No Series: Taylor Mali: I Teach for the Fire

Taylor Mali: I Teach for the Fire

Lesson Objective: NYC teacher-poet celebrates those moments that remind us why we teach

Teacher Voice / Inspiration / Why I Teach

2 MIN

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How can remembering "AHA" moments or that spark in a student's eye keep us focused and refreshed in a challenging profession?
Consider a fun way for you and your colleagues to share some treasured student stories and celebrate each other's work?

13 Comments

Shana Monroe Aug 23, 2020 12:35pm

I think every teacher should have this fire and excitement in the classroom as he has. A classroom should feel loving, caring and inviting. A place of security and awesome learning avenues.

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Jessica Brown Aug 19, 2019 4:15pm

The way he talks i can tell that he is very serious about his job and making a difference in the kids life. My staff and I always find fun ways to help the kids learn and especially something they enjoy doing.

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Quarmekia Moore Aug 22, 2017 9:29pm

I love the way he talks about his class and the joy he gets! I totally agree that you learn just as much as you teach.

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clestine caffie Aug 22, 2017 1:01am

When he talk its like a lot of spirit and excitement and enthusiasm.

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genetha marsalis Aug 23, 2016 2:54pm

very inspiring knowing that you have went above and beyond to teach and knowing that you have taught something that will carry a person along way in life.

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