Daily Inspiration

I believe people are in our lives for a reason. We're here to learn from each other.

- Gillian Anderson

inspire daily calendar Tue 2 Oct 2012 

Teaching is an art, a science, and a passion. It is the noblest profession in the world because teachers provide hope for our future. That's why I was drawn to teaching and that is why I stay. I can't imagine a better way to spend my life. I love the excitement of knowing that if I do my job well I will change people's lives for the better. I love the pride in knowing that a student has pursued a career in science or a career in teaching because of me. I love the sound of unfettered laughter in the classroom. I love the thrill of helping a special-needs student achieve beyond his wildest dreams. The greatest reward, however, is my extended family of former students scattered across the globe; they are a source of joy and inspiration. When a former student beams with happiness at memories for out class, I know that in the mosaic of that person's life a few of the brightest tiles belong to me. What other profession can compete with that?

- Former New York Teacher of the Year Richard T. Ognibene Jr.

Teachers daily calendar Mon 12 Oct 2009