We asked our Teach Queensland community on social media what it is about teaching that makes their heart sing. We were blown away with all of the responses and they left us feeling all warm and fuzzy, so we wanted to share some of the responses with you! Teachers do incredible work each and every day and we are so privileged to be a part of your world.
Having the ability to be an important part of little lives, helping them grow and learn. – Kelly R.
Seeing the look of excitement in a child’s eyes when the penny drops and they finally understand. – Shara F.
My heart sings when students make academic progress because of my support because I believed in them and inspired them to do well. My heart sings when I am able to encourage them to not give up trying; when I can eliminate that maths phobia from their minds. Teaching has never been a profession for me—it is a passion! – Flora J.
Getting to see the students grow as learners but also as people. – Oliver F.
Seeing a child say they can’t do it one day and 'get it' the next. – Melanie J.
One of the best things about being a teacher is working with students to help them achieve their best and seeing how proud they are of their work. I work hard to make sure they know I believe they can do great things and that I am one of their biggest fans!
– Stacey R.
Light bulb moments, respectfully using advice given for improvement, watching their creativity grow—I'm a secondary art teacher! – Sharyn H.
Seeing the expression on a child's face when they realise they now understand something that has been a worrying puzzle.
– Meryl G.
Helping students to keep trying, thinking, giving it another go until they get it. Changing their self-belief in the process. – Teresa G.
Light bulb moments for my kids... when they get it. – Suzannah N.
Hearing all the children's ideas and understandings about the world. Also watching them thrive. – Lisa B.
Opening the doors for them to learn about what lies within. And challenging the status quo about ‘work’. – Julia B.
Giving every student a chance to learn, making school that safe place and seeing the growth and light bulb moments. – Lisa C.
Supporting them through life is amazing. I love seeing a student work towards a goal and be able to help them achieve it.
– Miss Cloud.
Finding the answer to what makes each child tick—then you can find the best way they can learn like a sponge and develop a lifelong love of learning. – Trish T.