Thursday, September 15, 2016

Blog Post 2: Living Up to the Impossible Standards Set by Miss Honey

Why teach? 

There are a million ways one could go about answering this question. 

So, of course, I will be going in a completely different direction with this topic. 

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"Miss Jennifer Honey was a mild and quiet person who never raised her voice and was seldom seen to smile, but there is no doubt she possessed that rare gift for being adored by every small child under her care." - Matilda

Most people are familiar with the story of Matilda by Roald Dalh. Ever since I first saw the movie and read the book as a small child, I knew that I wanted to grow up to be a teacher like Miss Honey.

Miss Honey takes a special interest in all of her students, especially Matilda. She sees each child's abilities for what they are: incredible. She believes so strongly in her students, even when no one else does. She does not run away from the creativity of her children, and she does not let the education system dim her imagination. Miss Honey supports her students and does everything in her power to encourage them. 

I think the most important and biggest characteristic trait of Miss Honey is that she becomes a friend for her students, as well as a trusted adviser. 

I believe that all teachers and hopeful teachers should aspire to be like Miss Honey. 

Why teach? Ask Miss Honey. 

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