The Calling

Educators! You have the most important job on this planet! We love your faces!
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[nevaehharmony]

I had this one teacher, Mrs. Collins, and she was the most selfless human being I’ve ever met. The year I was her student, her dad died terribly in the hospital. After a short time off Mrs. Collins still taught with a smile even though her heart was shattered on the inside. Sometimes we would walk in and she would be crying and would shake it off like it was nothing. I’m sure she just thinks of it as doing her job but she has inspired me to keep going even if you feel like you can’t get up.

[carolr.]

Thank you for this message! I keep remembering every time I get discouraged that it does not matter if the children don’t remember me..as long as I made made a difference in their life to help them learn..that will last for eternity!

[dancersrhapsody]

I’m currently a 58 year old elementary education student at the University of Phoenix and I watched this video as part of a class assignment. As someone who has returned to college after a long absence and who wants to become a teacher, starting in his early sixties, I found your story touching and inspiring. I can’t tell you how some friends have discouraged me from doing this because it’s a thankless job with little money and little appreciation. But I really want to help and I believe that I can help others as a teacher, regardless of my position in life. Thank you again for inspiring me and am looking forward to watching your other stories. I’ll continue to try and do my part.

[Halfbloodgirly]

JOE ! IM ONE OF THE STUDENTS FROM THE SHOOL YOU VISITED TODAY, IM IN 4TH GRADE! I TOOK A SELFIE WITH YOU!! YOUR MY IDOL! I don’t wanna say my school so 9/12/23 around 1pm is when you visited my school! I LOVE YOUR FACE!

[lynnloveman]

Joe, I'm in tears. I / WE so needed to hear this right now. Bless your heart and thank YOU.

[StephaniePope-rdyr]

Thank you for this video. Sometimes I forget the why of why I do this. While watching, I could see the kiddos that I know for a fact I had an impact on. The ones who come and see me every day even though they have moved on. The ones who write me notes to say thank you. The ones who run up and give me hugs whenever they see me. This is why I do what I do. I need to remember this each and every day. Thank you for noticing and for giving credit to that one special teacher.

[kimberlye.calhoun]

This is just what I needed to hear. Virtual Kindergarten this year is no joke... biggest challenge of my career. Thank you for reminding me why I need to keep pushing and keep going. They need us!

[geraldjackson]

This video reaffirmed the reason for me/ us saying yes' to the students that we've watched over and have protected throughout our tenure in the district from which we've worked. Iv'e worked with some of the best educators in this world. And still are proud of everything that we have accomplished' in helping our students achieved. Joe thank you for realizing' the importance of the work that we all do.

[juliarobinson]

Thank YOU for validating all that we do as educators. Not because we NEED to hear it - we would continue to teach regardless because it is truly a calling. Thank you simply because you’ve given us a snapshot of a life changed because of our call to teach. Many of these snapshots we may never see or witness, but we have faith that these SNAPSHOTS do exist in our world. Thanks again.

[alexlundquist]

Joe it's Alex you visited my school yesterday or two days ago I wanted to let you know, you are a amazing kind hearted person, thanks man.

[DeepakKumar-jntc]

Thank you Joe!! Us teachers need to hear this esp when we are remote learning and physically distant from our students.

[apeeke]

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your daughter is well. It is true we never know sometimes what a child is feeling, I am glad she had Miss Patty. Thanks again for the gentle reminder of how powerful our role is in society.

[wendylamparelli]

Thank you for reminding me these children are my best work, and highest honor.

[famy]

What an amazing boost and added confidence to all Educators. Praying for your families happiness and health.

[catherineferrara]

This is a powerful message. Thank you for acknowledging educators. All educators deserve to hears this because no matter what the situation is in our world they continue to teach and educate and care for our children. Your message was very inspirational and thank you for sharing your story with us.

[gtav]

Thanks for coming to my school and being a good speaker

[jackiekriebel]

WOW!! Nothing has ever made me feel like I chose the correct path in life before I heard Joe Beckman's speech. This is exactly the reason I get up everyday and go to work with the biggest smile!! I just want to make a difference in the lives of our future! We usually do not ever know how we touch the lives of our students, but once in awhile a student will reach out and write a song about you, draw a picture of you, or simply say Thank You. This has been incredibly inspiring and will give me strength to keep finding ways to reach my students during remote learning!!

[michellelogan]

You have no idea how much your message means to me at this time! Thank you for speaking from your heart and sharing :)

[stephenzirpoli]

Thank You Joe, I absolutely loved the video. It was so uplifting especially at the end of the school year. I know that I am not perfect as a teacher and I have had students come up short. But in all the almost 20 years of teaching, I have in my memory 2 students who I remember the most because I FAILED Them. They were always trying and did their work but somehow I was unable to help them achieve their full potential. They are the ones I remember! I do not quit on my students. I am always there. Thank You!

[Mrducky]

Hi Joe I l was at your presentation at south Winn today thanks bro awesome speech.