My role model, my motivation, my inspiration
By Thomas Brouillard
EDI 17 Psychology & Development of Adolescent Students
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 4, 2009
Today’s class was very enjoyable. I thought it was great to dedicate the class to those who we consider role models in our life. Each person’s story was sincere and was interesting to listen to. We were able to see that different people impact our lives but a few have a lasting impact. I found it interesting that there was a diverse group of role models, some were teachers, parents, helpful friends, and others were also included. It helped me get to know my classmates better and understand where they are coming from.
I have had many role models or people that I have either admired or looked up to but the one I chose to speak about in class was my former high school teacher Mrs. Lynch. I felt it was most appropriate to speak about her because she had a profound impact on my academic career. As I stated in class, when I was younger I was learning disabled. At one time this was uncomfortable for me to talk about but not anymore. It doesn’t bother me anymore because I was able to overcome it, which Mrs. Lynch helped me to. She knew I wasn’t academically disabled, rather I learned a little different but could succeed with everyone else.
When I was a freshman in high school half way through the school year my teacher of record was switched. The teacher I was switched to was Mrs. Lynch. She saw the potential and opportunity in me that others did not. She had the confidence that I could succeed in mainstream classes, and even beyond, if given the opportunity. On my behalf she lobbied and was able to get approval to place me in mainstream classes. At the time I remember feeling a lot of pressure, but this was the moment I had waited for since I had been classified learning disabled. She took a chance on me, and it paid off. I worked hard and got good grades.
Looking back if it had not been for her I may have not succeeded as much as I did. She was one of those special teachers. Just like when Ms. Reilly saw the potential in Homer in the movie “October Sky”, Mrs. Lynch saw the potential I had. Now of course I wasn’t trying to build rockets but she certainly stood up for me when others did not feel as enthusiastic about me as she did. That enthusiasm did not stop at academics. She always took time to know what else was going on in my life, good or bad. She always worked hard to help me. This is not to say other teachers I have had were not influential in my life or that I was always overlooked but she didn’t settle with what I was doing, she wanted me to excel to the fullest of my potential.
All teachers should strive for this to help their students. Every teacher should be like her. When we discuss what a teachers role is in students lives and their impact on their growth during adolescents I am always reminded of her and how she helped me. I still stay in contact with her to this day and she tells me that I am one of her success stories. That always meant a lot to me. She is a big reason why I want to become a teacher and I will always appreciate what she did for me.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 4, 2009
Today’s class was very enjoyable. I thought it was great to dedicate the class to those who we consider role models in our life. Each person’s story was sincere and was interesting to listen to. We were able to see that different people impact our lives but a few have a lasting impact. I found it interesting that there was a diverse group of role models, some were teachers, parents, helpful friends, and others were also included. It helped me get to know my classmates better and understand where they are coming from.
I have had many role models or people that I have either admired or looked up to but the one I chose to speak about in class was my former high school teacher Mrs. Lynch. I felt it was most appropriate to speak about her because she had a profound impact on my academic career. As I stated in class, when I was younger I was learning disabled. At one time this was uncomfortable for me to talk about but not anymore. It doesn’t bother me anymore because I was able to overcome it, which Mrs. Lynch helped me to. She knew I wasn’t academically disabled, rather I learned a little different but could succeed with everyone else.
When I was a freshman in high school half way through the school year my teacher of record was switched. The teacher I was switched to was Mrs. Lynch. She saw the potential and opportunity in me that others did not. She had the confidence that I could succeed in mainstream classes, and even beyond, if given the opportunity. On my behalf she lobbied and was able to get approval to place me in mainstream classes. At the time I remember feeling a lot of pressure, but this was the moment I had waited for since I had been classified learning disabled. She took a chance on me, and it paid off. I worked hard and got good grades.
Looking back if it had not been for her I may have not succeeded as much as I did. She was one of those special teachers. Just like when Ms. Reilly saw the potential in Homer in the movie “October Sky”, Mrs. Lynch saw the potential I had. Now of course I wasn’t trying to build rockets but she certainly stood up for me when others did not feel as enthusiastic about me as she did. That enthusiasm did not stop at academics. She always took time to know what else was going on in my life, good or bad. She always worked hard to help me. This is not to say other teachers I have had were not influential in my life or that I was always overlooked but she didn’t settle with what I was doing, she wanted me to excel to the fullest of my potential.
All teachers should strive for this to help their students. Every teacher should be like her. When we discuss what a teachers role is in students lives and their impact on their growth during adolescents I am always reminded of her and how she helped me. I still stay in contact with her to this day and she tells me that I am one of her success stories. That always meant a lot to me. She is a big reason why I want to become a teacher and I will always appreciate what she did for me.
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