As the 2009-2010 school year sprints toward the finish line, my mind reels with the many reasons I am grateful. I never imagined how rewarding it would be to teach high school English. I work with generous, intelligent and powerful students in a dynamic population that I dare say is unique to my school. I gladly make the 70 minute (round-trip) commute and work 11-hour days for the privilege of being part of this world.
I try to teach my students what they need to know to succeed in the highly competitive country we live in. But I can't always convince them that they need to play this game to win. I cannot even convince all of them that their lives are controlled not by fate or destiny, but by their own actions, and that every one of their thoughts and actions matters.
If all of my students were stranded on an island together, they might be capable of running a successful society with their combined talents: communication skills, calculation knowledge, negotiating power, manipulative ability, mechanical aptitude, athletic strength, and basic common sense. They could all possibly survive, as long as they remembered to be nice to each other. The same could be said for humanity in general.
I sometimes learn more from my students than they learn from me. But what they need to learn is to give their best in all respects, not cheat the system (whatever system it is) and to be true and kind to themselves and others.
i think its kool and who says " last daze of skool" come on now nemeth
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ku nemeth nd it was a privlage workin wit u too im goin to miss u nd da fun stuff we did ill come by wen im roamin da halls like i do lol see u den
ReplyDeleteNemeth, This year was Ahhhhh-Mazing. Even though we never really got to do anything in your class b/c no one would pay attention, it was still pretty awesome. I will definatly come and see you next year. Have fun with all the freshmen next year Love Always, Makayla
ReplyDeleteWell first of all Nemeth its been such good year with u. I really learned a lot in your class than i have in any other english class. You have such a good way to teach. You teach slowly NOT, everything at one time like other teachers. Even though this 7th period class has been so noise but, i still learned A lot. Well nemeth its the END of the school year and I'm really, really going to miss uuuuuu! NEMETH UR THE BEST! <3 u lots MAYRA!
ReplyDeletePunching is not allowed in the classroom (see photo). I am appalled at such mayhem. That poor, tiny student getting pummeled. I wonder if he survived?
ReplyDeleteI came into your class hateing, no, despising english. As i spend more time in your class i relized how useful it truely is. I was able to learn and do stuff i thought wasn't possible for me to learn. your an awesome teacher Nemeth i hope your students in the future can really apreciate the dedication you have for us and the patience. You will always be one of those teacher i look back in 10 years and thank for helpiing me on my way to the future. love ya Nemeth aka "my English Teacher Mommy".
ReplyDeletei agree with all the other people that commented anyways i liked the support you have for all students but i don't like the part where we can possibly survive i want to survive through this freshman and whole school year any who i will always love you Nemeth<33 xD xD xD
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