Significant Relationships

In response to Mrs. Steven's Blog, I have been blessed to have several teachers that I have had great relationships with, but one that stands out is Mr. Burdock. I had Mr. Burdock for both 10th grade World History and 11th grade United States History at Richland High School. History is a difficult subject because it is just information, memorizing, and lecturing. Despite that, Mr. Burdock was able to use games and activities to break down the lectures and force us to understand the information because we are applying the information to make a song or an advertisement.




Although I was in an On Level history class that effort was not always mandatory, I wanted to work hard for him because I know that he is doing all he can to prepare each student, so he deserves the same effort in return. Not only did Mr. Burdock teach me in the classroom, but he was preparing me for my future. He taught skills not just information. He is a caring person and listener. His heart made a student work hard and everybody always wants him because of the person and teacher he is.

In my future classroom, I am going to be a stable person in each students life. Now-a-days, it is common for families to be broken and neglectful, so I am determined to prove to each student that they are cared for and loved. They need to feel important because they are important and they do matter. I am going to be a motivated teacher, so I can have motivated students. Attitudes are contagious, so having energy and working hard can be contagious. I am going to be a teacher that will stay on each student until they do what they need to do because I care for them. I will be flexible and available to help students before and after school, so they can understand. I am going to be a teacher that pushes kids beyond what they think is there limit to prove what they are capable of. I will do whatever it takes for my students to be successful both in the classroom and in life.