My Top 5

A colleague recently threw down the Twitter gauntlet and challenged educators to name the Top 5 rewards they find in education. Without further adieu, I give you:

5. Seeing the smiles on learners faces as they realize they enjoy learning. At least that one time. 

4. Relationships with fellow educators that is both congenial AND collegial. 

3.  Learning to see the world from a different perspective as we seek to relate to our students and fellow teachers. 

2.  The look of the "aha" moment when a student gets it for the first time. 

1. The opportunity to shape school culture and ultimately the culture of a generation- for the better.