The teacher in Me

When I decided to become a teacher, I had already graduated from college. I never wanted to be a teacher before because it doesn't pay me well. However, after seeing the life I lead on my first year, I began to love what I was doing. In 2003, I committed to be the adviser of Grade 3 Humility. I considered them my kids. I love them and I'd fought all evil to protect them. Now, my girls and boys were in their teens. I was so happy to see them growing up and learning the lessons that they will see soon. On my second year of teacher, I became the adviser of Grade 3 Humility batch 200-2005. From time to time, I would talk to them through YM, SMS, or when I visit Iloilo. I can see them and I think I had instilled so much in their lives. Why? Because they hadn't forgotten me. I believe that teaching affects eternity, you'll never know when your influence stops. I remembered Rolly telling me about the project I asked them to make in the class. He said he's so thankful because the project built his English vocabularies. There's also Roissy who told me about the yawning rule I told me. That when they yawn, they should cover their mouth. Until now, she's doing it. I believe that I had been a strict teacher when I was with them, but I think they had learned a lot. They've brought so much joy in my life that not even money can buy. Until now, I can still hear their voices, their shout, their heart. I remembered scolding someone because of misbehavior (which was pushing a classmate in the stairs or just simply pulling the girls' hair). Now, I am the class adviser of Year II- Hope. I wanted them to learn the Benedictine Value, Hope. I pray that my girls will grow up the way I want them to be. That they will be Christ-centered, fun-loving, respectful, trustworthy, Ora et Labora. Seeing the adolescents from an adult perspective is not easy. It is not easy to tame wild souls, but I just want to touch their lives by leading a good life. I want our year 2009-2010 to be full of new and exciting experiences. I have seen how they are living at home through their eyes. I can see the hunger for attention, love, respect, and trust. I hope that I can be there to guide them lead a fruitful and fullness of life. I hope that I can mold them into beautiful daughters of God inside out. The mother in me is getting off-hand. I think this is really where my passion is. And I think my life will lead into this direction. I just hope that if ever I have my own kids someday, I will be able to give them hope, love, respect, trust, guidance, etc. That they will be good citizens in the society.