An image I created to illustrate some of the attitudes I want to take into having a classroom of my own someday. I think I was hesitant to post this when I had first drawn it as a reading response for one of my classes, but stumbling across it tonight while cleaning up my desktop, thought it might be worthwhile to put out into the world. I deferred my practicum for my second year of teachers college and won’t be with students again until May, and definitely miss the energy I get from being in a classroom. Revisiting this piece with distance from any embarrassment any of its “teacher’s college-y” and “cringe-y” -ness has reminded me of that warmth and excitement I always hope is translated in my teaching style. I love the energy of this drawing and can’t wait to bring new light to my next classroom.
