| To Our Interns
Education is the most noble profession. As educators, we have the ability to positively influence so many. In turn, many more will be influenced by the contagious inspiration we have instilled in those we teach. While you have learned so many effective teaching strategies that are supported by research, always remember that you are in a people business. The way you communicate with your students, your students' parents, your colleagues, and the rest of the community, can determine your success. You have so many daily choices as an educator. Choose to teach with passion, choose to teach students for who they are; know their stories and help them shape their future. Be the light in our profession and maintain the highest amount of dignity, honor, respect, and professionalism.
I believe Christa McAuliffe said it best when she said, "I touch the future; I teach."
Dr. Bryan Zugelder, Director
"By virtue of their leadership capacity, teachers are traditionally held to a high moral standard in the community."
~District Court of Appeal, First District, State of Florida |
