KEEPING IT REAL • REAL LIFE WITH LORA WIMSAT T
Let's Take a Moment for Teachers
S
tores are full of notebooks, pens, crayons and folders, all on sale. It’s the season for new
many positive ways. They nurture
teacher is happy to see them, and that
self-esteem,
confidence
they matter. Teachers give children
as children learn. They encourage
a reason to smile as they grow in
shoes, haircuts, lunch money and bus
healthy behaviors and guide their
schedules.
students as they grow, not only
knowledge and confidence.
And it’s time for visits to the doctor,
optometrist
and
dentist.
building
academically but also socially and emotionally.
From preschool through high school – and beyond – teachers provide care that goes far beyond
Checkups are always a good thing.
As “optometrists,” they see the
Most of the time, they just confirm
promise within each child – and help
the limitations of medical, vision
that all is well.
children to see a world of potential
and dental realms. They heal broken
But if there are any problems with
for their own futures. When teachers
hearts and wounded spirits. They
medical, vision or dental issues, it’s
speak those powerful words – “I
strengthen
good to catch them early so they can
believe in you, and I know you can
They help students find their voices
be addressed.
do it” – suddenly the child believes
and learn to speak and advocate for
Teachers – who are already the superheroes
of
our
community,
nation and world – once again fill an important role in this area. No, they
achievement is possible. Teachers see, and share, their vision of success for every student. As
“dentists,”
teachers
offer
comprehension
skills.
themselves and for others. As families and our community prepare for “Back to School 2022,”
don’t wear white lab coats or work at
smiles that brighten the classroom
let’s take a moment to appreciate
a clinic or hospital, but still…
… and brighten the heart of a child
our wonderful teachers who are so
As “doctors,” they care for young
who realizes that the classroom is a
dedicated to caring for our children …
minds, hearts and spirits in so
safe and joyful place to be, that the
in every way.
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LORA WIMSATT is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.
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