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In adopting the name “Brothers of the Christian Schools”, De La Salle and his companions differentiated themselves from those “who taught for personal gain and for whom charity and humility had no place.”

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I got so involved with the elementary school that I began to go to special education classes and offered my services to the teacher. I really bonded with the kids in the special education class. I was teaching from the heart, and the kids’ biggest need seemed to be a teacher who cared about them and their individual needs. The greatest reward for me was working with a child who was mentally retarded and after three weeks that child began to read his first words. Just like a therapist, I feel that educating children is a form of healing. Working at this school was a confidence booster because I knew if I could relate to these kids and get positive results, I could teach anywhere. The measure of a great teacher is working with raw, unrefined students and making a change. It just seems too easy measuring a teacher’s ability when that teacher is already working with students who are successful in school.

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When I reflect on my favorite teachers in my life, they were teachers who were my friends, too. I see teachers wearing many titles besides TEACHER. I see psychologist, mother, father, friend, adviser. I believe students react to my behavior. The more I give of myself, the more they will give back to me. Lastly, my best quality is that I am very personal with all students. I work with kids and try to make them feel that I understand them. I am very stern on good morals and manners. I am not old-fashioned. I just believe in respect, honesty and truthfulness. I feel that children will be better students if they become better people.

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Recall one person who has had a significant influence in helping you discover and develop your gifts, who confirmed your potential, inspired you, or who helped you find meaning and direction in life. What do you feel were the most significant characteristics of this person’s relationship with you?

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Why does our Founder give so much importance to relationships?

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“Since you are ambassadors of Christ in the work that you do, you must act as representing Jesus himself. He wants your disciples to see him in you and receive your instruction as if he were giving it to them. . . In order for you to fulfill this duty, frequently give yourself to the Spirit of the Lord to act in your work only under his influence.” - MR 195.2 The healing and liberating action of God comes to people through the medium of ordinary human relationships. The love of the Christian teacher for young people is a visible sign and instrument of the redeeming love of God.

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Honor the presence of God in each one. Honor and prefer the poor who are the image of Jesus. Never act in anger. If you are angry, recollect yourself and pray to the Spirit to act only under his influence. Do not use inappropriate words to refer to your pupils. Address them in a way that affirms their dignity. Show justice and charity in your corrections. Correct your pupils in a manner befitting rational beings, not like animals. Do not humiliate your pupils. Show courtesy and respect to all as children of God and dwelling places of his Spirit. Look for and affirm the good in each one.

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A warm, fraternal concern for all without distinction. Sensitivity to another’s needs and feelings. Gentleness and kindness that flows from understanding and compassion for another’s vulnerability. Exercising judgment, self-control and reserve rather than giving way to passions, anger and harshness. Consistency in challenging pupils to live up to the best of which they are capable. Insisting that students take responsibility for their actions. Because of you, I am free to be me! Because you believe in me, I can believe in myself!

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It’s so easy for kids to get in trouble. You gotta watch them every minute and try and anticipate every eventuality. Look for signs that they may be having difficulties whether academic or personal.