The Professionals
Pete Reilly has written an insightful and touching story about his experience with some kids that didn’t fit in with school. I especially appreciate the compassion and understanding that he showed with these kids. This story stuck with him through the years and shaped his approach to education today. Pete reflects on the influence they had on his teaching:
They weren’t going to “play” school like the others. They weren’t going to “pretend” this was important to them. I could count on them reflecting back to me the best and worst of my teaching. If I was at my best I would see them engaged fully. Anything less, anything that was not relevant, not well planned, not taught well; and they would find something else to keep them busy. Generally, something that got them in trouble.
Thanks for posting that, Pete. Sometimes we learn just as much from our kids as they do from us.
