
When an educator faces “the reckoning” of his or her career, the measurement tally of impact and success will include the following:
- names & faces
- families
- stories
- laughter
- tears
- inspiration
- anger
- disappointment
- hope
- exhaustion
- energy
- creativity
- sacrifice
- community
- collaboration
- preparation
- growth
- trust
- meaningful learning
- relevant resources
- transcendent pedagogy
It will not include:
- test scores
- targeted standards charts
- labels
- pacing guides
- textbooks
- mandates
- trends
- bottom lines
- political interests
Educators sow the seeds to bear good fruit. They do not plant for the sake of maximizing harvest.