Dear Teacher,
For me, this is the last full week before teachers go back to school for the new year. I have so much planning and other things that I want to get done! I think I am going to have to chill it with the blog for this week. So…this week will be the “Best of Dear Teacher/Love Teacher.” I am going to post links to several posts from the last three months, and then I am going to give you a challenge. I want you to pick your favorite, share why it is your favorite, and then share it everywhere that you can (Edmodo, Facebook, Twitter, etc…).
Today is the best of the weekly theme songs. Because there have not been that many, I am going to share a link to all of them. Which is your favorite?
- The Eye of the Teacher…er…Tiger
- (your students are) Holding Out for a Hero
- Here Comes the Boom
- Stronger (what doesn’t kill you)
- [we and our students are] Meant to Live
- (there can be miracles) When You Believe
My favorite is Stronger. That song has been in my head a lot since I found out the results of the State Tests. I know that I can use the unmet expectations as fuel for next year. It is driving me to work harder to have things together for my students and to use what I have learned to be more effective in years to come. I am stronger, and I will continue to get stronger!
Which is your favorite? Why? Go out and share the encouragement!
You are awesome! You are amazing! This year will be the best one yet, I just know it! Keep on teaching and keep on getting stronger, Teacher!
Love, Teacher
PS…I have an idea. I want to compile stories about teachers who have made a difference in peoples’ lives. It can be a story or a “Dear Teacher ___________” thank you letter. I want to share them on here and maybe in a couple of other ways (possibly a book). If you are interested, email dearteacher@outlook.com and put “Teacher Story” or “Teacher Thank You Letter” in the subject. Thanks. I am excited about this project!
Dear Teacher/Love Teacher 
I use “Celebrate” (good times come on) for first week. I love “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson, and I use the radio edit (clean) versions of Kanye West “Stronger” and Pink “Perfect”. Other current faves are “Hall of Fame” by The Script and “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
My favorite one was “if you believe” i think we all start with believing one good teacher can start a ripple that becomes a wave. The possibility of the dream is why I wake up, get out of my car and walk into the coolest job ever everyday!