Good wisdom, vol. 2

The sooner you learn that it's okay to fail, the more enriching your experience as a teacher will be.  You will embrace your failures as opportunities for new beginnings.

--Lisa M. Dabbs, M.Ed.; "Twenty tips for new teachers."  Quoted in Edutopia News e-mail

The wisdom of Ray

Ray left this in the comments of the last blog.  I put it here so that everybody who stops by can see it.  And if it's just Ray and me who see it...well, at least I won't have to go into the comments in order to re-read it.

Have a great year and don't be afraid to take a risk and don't be afraid to fail because you took a risk. It is truly the way we all become better.

 You can't expect your students to take risks if you're not willing to do it yourself.  Let's have a great school year.