tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post7809316228979256824..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Teacher's HighTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33796138157463054702011-01-07T02:35:52.177-08:002011-01-07T02:35:52.177-08:00@ Steven, thank you. He was up to his old issues ...@ Steven, thank you. He was up to his old issues yesterday, so now I need to figure out something else.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65334259471144847682011-01-06T18:49:17.744-08:002011-01-06T18:49:17.744-08:00From one teacher (high school, 11 years) to anothe...From one teacher (high school, 11 years) to another: GOOD JOB.Steven Belangerhttp://www.stevenbelanger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-81344037153493812962011-01-03T16:52:30.455-08:002011-01-03T16:52:30.455-08:00@ Judy, thanks. While he didn't come in with ...@ Judy, thanks. While he didn't come in with the same enthusiasm (nor did most of the reset of the class), I was able to get him to do something near the end.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-1242191519265768812011-01-03T13:06:16.734-08:002011-01-03T13:06:16.734-08:00Theresa,
This was a great post, very moving. You d...Theresa,<br />This was a great post, very moving. You did a wonderful thing that day. And even if it wasn't a 'movie moment,' it was a moving moment which I'm sure he'll remember.Judy Mintzhttp://www.judymintz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-83534628437886654892011-01-02T14:46:05.674-08:002011-01-02T14:46:05.674-08:00@ Missed Periods, he probably is dying for attenti...@ Missed Periods, he probably is dying for attention. Tomorrow is the first day back, and I'm wondering how he will be.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-72087195895196550462011-01-02T13:00:38.906-08:002011-01-02T13:00:38.906-08:00How wonderful! As I was reading this, I was thinki...How wonderful! As I was reading this, I was thinking that the kid is just dying for attention, and you did such a beautiful job of giving him just the right kind.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-69586272085700984692011-01-01T06:13:55.163-08:002011-01-01T06:13:55.163-08:00@ Jackee, thank you. I'll see what happens on...@ Jackee, thank you. I'll see what happens on Monday. Now I need to get back into the teaching mindset.<br /><br />I miss writing, but I'm enjoying teaching too. Most of the time.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-15378164886921855082010-12-31T15:07:12.783-08:002010-12-31T15:07:12.783-08:00Sheer beauty! I hope this student has found his re...Sheer beauty! I hope this student has found his refuge now. I'm sure you've changed his life, now if he can only keep that feeling and find his happiness!<br /><br />WTG, Theresa. You truly are where you were meant to be. :o)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JackeeJackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5938970327589520272010-12-31T09:15:34.447-08:002010-12-31T09:15:34.447-08:00@ Madeleine, thank you. It was a buzz, which I ho...@ Madeleine, thank you. It was a buzz, which I hope continues when we're back in school.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too!<br /><br />@ Shelley, thanks. I'm sure when the opportunity arises, you'll reach your students like that too.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Shelley!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9725902543211018762010-12-31T08:44:16.557-08:002010-12-31T08:44:16.557-08:00Wow, Theresa!! This is so nice to hear! I'm ...Wow, Theresa!! This is so nice to hear! I'm glad you were able to reach out to him. I wish I could reach my students like that -- it will come in time. Great job, I'm very impressed!<br /><br />Have a happy New Year!!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48501326125487841142010-12-31T06:40:22.494-08:002010-12-31T06:40:22.494-08:00Wow that is brilliant! You gave that student a win...Wow that is brilliant! You gave that student a window through which to climb, when all the doors in his life seemed shut! That must have given you a buzz as you say. HAPPY NEW YEAR! :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91181144715467162362010-12-31T05:41:00.444-08:002010-12-31T05:41:00.444-08:00@ Susan, I hope the student can keep this momentum...@ Susan, I hope the student can keep this momentum going too. I'll find out in a few days. Where did this vacation time go?<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too!<br /><br />@ Francine, I'm glad it didn't go awry. There are students who refuse to work but I don't always reach them. I'm going to try harder.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84407818040808094532010-12-31T05:12:44.317-08:002010-12-31T05:12:44.317-08:00Hi,
Thanks for dropping by my New Year blog post....Hi,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by my New Year blog post.<br /><br />Re this post: I see mutual gain from the whole episode, and where it could have all gone awry instead it came right with caring attention! Happy New Year all round!<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-28191068396192242182010-12-31T03:27:33.586-08:002010-12-31T03:27:33.586-08:00You sound like such a wonderful teacher! I hope th...You sound like such a wonderful teacher! I hope this student can keep his momentum going, and I'm glad he's got someone like you who cares enough to make the extra effort for him.<br /><br />Happy New Years to you!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68504435922954656802010-12-30T11:56:20.339-08:002010-12-30T11:56:20.339-08:00@ LTM, thanks. I hope I'm as good as you guys...@ LTM, thanks. I hope I'm as good as you guys keep telling me. ; )Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-36053552112992590052010-12-30T08:59:40.618-08:002010-12-30T08:59:40.618-08:00oh, Theresa! What a wonderful story and what a won...oh, Theresa! What a wonderful story and what a wonderful thing you did reaching out to this student. You're a great teacher, and you're making a huge difference in these kids' lives.<br /><br />Keep it up! Happy New Year~ :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-61563386077873880982010-12-30T06:15:49.888-08:002010-12-30T06:15:49.888-08:00@ Words A Day, those movies make it all seem so ea...@ Words A Day, those movies make it all seem so easy. But I'll enjoy my small victories.<br /><br />Happy new year to you too.<br /><br />@ Emy, I hope there's still an impression when we return to school next week too!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-2007432987118719102010-12-29T19:36:45.192-08:002010-12-29T19:36:45.192-08:00Thank you for sharing this with us, Theresa. Havin...Thank you for sharing this with us, Theresa. Having taught before, I can understand how hard it is change a student, and I think you have definitely touched him through reaching out when nobody else did. I'm sure it left an impression. I'm hoping he'll be equally hardworking after the holidays!Emy Shinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109925009902220083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-74665224019958073732010-12-29T11:02:56.769-08:002010-12-29T11:02:56.769-08:00Theresa
You're brilliant, you dont give up on ...Theresa<br />You're brilliant, you dont give up on your students... I know you point out that its not nessecarily a hollywood happy ever after sceanrio but really, really enjoy your teachers high!<br /><br />Happy christmas and may the new year bring all you could wish for!Words A Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423263654771820182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5086703104770745482010-12-29T09:09:00.549-08:002010-12-29T09:09:00.549-08:00@ Mary, thanks for sharing. Sometimes I worry abo...@ Mary, thanks for sharing. Sometimes I worry about the students who don't act out. They may be dealing with issues, but don't get the attention or support.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-54163140810425162292010-12-29T06:09:20.641-08:002010-12-29T06:09:20.641-08:00@ Erica, I hope you're right. I have some sen...@ Erica, I hope you're right. I have some sense of what he's up against.<br /><br />@ Neurotic Workaholic, I hope it continues to make a difference. I'll see on Monday. If not, I'll have to think of another way to reach him.<br /><br />@ Nas, thanks. I hope so.<br /><br />@ Hilary, thanks. I'm trying to enjoy the break and not think about school so much. Easier said than done!<br /><br />@ Jen, you make me blush. When I hear other teachers disparage these students it make me cringe. If we don't see these kids as people, how can we reach them?<br /><br />Happy 2011 to you too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9811602537440137562010-12-29T06:07:54.553-08:002010-12-29T06:07:54.553-08:00"Real Teachers" are a rare breed. What t..."Real Teachers" are a rare breed. What that student is learning may falter but it will return to him throughout life. I know. I was that student.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-63581898380101888892010-12-29T06:05:19.176-08:002010-12-29T06:05:19.176-08:00@ Jules, when I reached out I'm glad I was abl...@ Jules, when I reached out I'm glad I was able to connect on some level.<br /><br />@ JEFritz, thank you. I'm sure there will be more talks in my future.<br /><br />@ Nicole, thank you. Happy new year to you too.<br /><br />@ Brigid, I'm glad you were moved by the story. I bet Oprah gets way better stories than mine! But soon she'll have a whole network to fill. ; )<br /><br />@ Liz, it really is.<br /><br />@ Jemi, yes. It's like testing toddlers. Yes, I still love you but I'm not tolerating the behavior.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41284355307844214802010-12-29T06:01:25.276-08:002010-12-29T06:01:25.276-08:00@ Tiffany, you are right. Especially in middle sc...@ Tiffany, you are right. Especially in middle school, it needs to be more than about academics. It's a funny balance to strike.<br /><br />@ Clutterbug, I like that quote. It's true - not only did particular teachers inspire me with their words, but a few of their teaching styles have influenced mine.<br /><br />@ Talli, when teaching goes well, it is amazing. It's those other days...<br /><br />@ Vicki, it is hard not to take the bait. When a student acts out, I try to remember it's coming from somewhere while trying not to tolerate it. <br /><br />@ The Golden Eagle, I hope so. We'll see. This age group is all about fluctuation in behavior.<br /><br />@ Old Kitty, I hope it's a new start from him to and not just a hiccup from the same old, same old. But if I could get through to him once, I should be able to again.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-23384706706965382542010-12-29T05:53:43.912-08:002010-12-29T05:53:43.912-08:00@ The Words Crafter, how sad you'd be punished...@ The Words Crafter, how sad you'd be punished for doing well. Students deal with so many things their teachers don't know about.<br /><br />@ Deborah, it was a good feeling. When I return to school, I'll see how I do when I have to face new challenges.<br /><br />@ Jamie, thanks. It was exciting.<br /><br />@ Alesa, I hope the student returns to school with his new attitude. I'm going to try to return with mine.<br /><br />@ Kelly, it's amazing how much stuff I wind up doing on the fly whether it's standing before the students and figuring out an academic or behavioral challenge, or talking to a student individually. There are so many things I wish I could redo, so it was nice to have a success.<br /><br />@ Anne, I hope he still has hope. I'll find out on Monday.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com