Make A Difference Movie

I just watched the movie that Prof. Luongo sent us the link for. I have to say it moved me to tears. I know from being a student in elementary school that the kindness and attention shown by teachers towards their students makes a lasting impact, but this movie was a nice little reminder of that. As teachers we need to be emotionally invested in our jobs. The movie makes the excellent point that we are not teaching subjects, we are teaching children. When we get frustrated or tired at work, we need to keep in mind that our purpose at the school is to be kind and loving role models for the children we educate. The students need to know that we care about them and that we are coming to work everyday just for them. I was disappointed to find out that the story was fictional, but nevertheless it was a sweet reminder of why we teach and it made a strong impression on me. If you haven't checked it out yet you should. http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/