If I Knew Then: A Letter to Me on My First Day Teaching

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In honor of teacher appreciation week, SoulPancake and Edutopia asked teachers to write a letter to themselves on their first day teaching. What teacher do you appreciate? Share this video with them to let them know #TeachersMatter!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from SoulPancake and Edutopia!

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"Those kids in front of you, they want to learn, they need to learn" - what a brilliant reminder for a teacher on their first day, or any day for that matter.

kinkbit

It's nice to see these teachers care so much and have a passion for what they do. I wish I had more teachers like that in school

kalliste

I am finishing up my student teaching this semester, and this is a huge encouragement to me. Thank you for being willing to shape young lives, teachers!

TessieTee

As a first year teacher, I really appreciated this video. It's like they read my mind, but it is so reassuring to know that I am not the only one who has had these challenges. Thank you, SoulPancake!

danlehe

I've been tutoring 4th and 5th graders for 4 years. Everything these teachers say is true. Teaching/tutoring can be frustrating - due to behavioral problems, inability to understand concepts after they've been explained multiple times, and lack of interest in a particular subject (or school in general.) But it's also so rewarding - to see students make progress and, occasionally, become inspired by the knowledge and lessons they've gained. Not to mention all the opportunities they have as kids and young adults; it makes me hopeful just to be around my students sometimes.

As a high school student, many of my peers don't give our teachers enough credit. The education system is far from perfect, and teachers often make mistakes. (After all, they're only human.) But as they say, teachers truly aren't paid enough. So I'll be writing a few cards this teacher appreciation week.

blackbirdtype

"Try all the crazy thing you want to teach them". this is so thrue, we always remember something funny. *-*

Yodafal

Great video. Teachers are extremely important and should be one of the most respected people. Like Robert Meehan said, :"We are not just teachers. We are managers of the world's greatest resource: children!" The future is in the hands of teachers.

SCATutoringCenterGarfield

As a teacher in my first year, this made me feel so much better about my struggles right now. Thank you!

Ginnilini

As a current student teacher applying for jobs now, this video made me cry so hard. It so often doesn't feel like it could possibly ever be worth how crazy difficult it is now, or that it will ever be easier. Thanks for the video :)

LizM

Tomorrow is my very first day teaching. I'm pretty scared. Thanks for the video.

xxSammxxxx

Love this! We recognized a few familiar (alumni) faces too. Thanks for featuring all these great teachers, and happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all educators!

TeachForAmerica

I am a first year teacher and doing a complete reset of the class (middle School 7-8) tomorrow and looking for inspiration to stay a teacher. This is my second career and never have I faced a challenge like this. These notes hit hard and it's difficult to think why you became a teacher during incredibly hard times. Thank you!!

jonathanarthur

As a graduating senior in education, thank you. I'm tucking this nugget away for that first week of teaching when things aren't going as I hope they will. :)

melanieterpstra

I'm glad to be apart of Teach for America and looking forward in working with all of my students. Its very rewarding and my passion for teaching all students will someday pay off. Just paying it forward and giving back what I've learned from my college experiences and wisdom is a great way to help those that need our services. We owe it to them to give back and help them become who they are striving to become.

theresaladonnawashington

aw it's such a nice feeling to see teacher's being so passionate about what they're doing. Reminds me of my teachers in my secondary school. truly miss them dearly

alicialaww