Teaching in Queensland

We’ve all had those teachers, like ourselves, who made the big impact and made us feel seen and made us feel, you know, excited about learning. And I guess that was my drive to be here. My drive to teach.

In some small way you can have an impact on their life. That’s really rewarding as well, even though it is really tough. You do know that you are making an impact.

I do think that, but I think it would be really nice if 20 years down the track, you were phoned up and said, hey, I’m doing teaching because of something you did, or I’m reflecting on something that I learned in your classroom, or I actually just really enjoyed being in your class. That would be probably the best moment for a teacher.

We’ve actually got something to show you. We’ve been in touch with some past students and asked them to tell us about the difference you’ve made in their lives.

And I came into his class and first day I was like, wow, he is awesome. And when I went out, he actually came up to me and said, Alexander, what can I do as a teacher towards you to make you feel more safe and comfortable?

She was super excited that not only did her teacher run in the race, she won. Because it was almost like having a parent at school, someone I knew I could trust, someone I knew I could rely on, and someone that was warm when I needed it.

That one person who understood her and connected with her. And yeah, I think we all have those teachers in our memory that were really special to us.

Yeah, she really has an important, like has a special place in my heart.

Aww, that’s beautiful. Wow. Thank you.

It might take just two minutes out of your day to say something kind, but it really impacts a teacher. I mean, it would impact anyone to just hear kind words.