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Are You My Teacher?
Are You My Teacher?
Are You My Teacher?
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Are You My Teacher style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>begins with a bit of irony as the
author shares a small part of her biography. This book is easy to read,
thought-provoking, challenging, honest, daring, relative, and realistic. This
book presents real issues and dilemmas with comprehensible resolutions.



Are You My Teacher style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>gives parents insight into the heart
and mind of what their children experience while in school. As a parent, do you
know what your children are experiencing in the classroom? What do they really
think of their teachers and the education that they are receiving?



Are You My Teacher style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>helps teachers to identify their
true passion and commitment to the teaching profession.style='mso-spacerun:yes'> An ideal book for anyone who has a sincere
heart for children.



LanguageEnglish
PublisherAuthorHouse
Release dateApr 8, 2004
ISBN9781414012131
Are You My Teacher?
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Phielis Smith Bailey

Phielis Smith-Bailey was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. A product of public schools from first grade to college, she has spent the last 18 years as a teacher in the Dallas Public Schools. In 2001, she was named Teacher of the Year at her school, Semi-Finalist for the Dallas Public Schools Teacher of the Year, and she was the recipient of the 2001 Golden Oak Award in the category of Outstanding Elementary Educator.

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    Are You My Teacher? - Phielis Smith Bailey

    © 2004 by Phielis Smith Bailey. All rights reserved.

    No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the author.

    ISBN: 978-1-4140-1214-8 (sc)

    ISBN: 978-1-4140-1215-5 (hc)

    ISBN: 978-1-4140-1213-1 (e)

    1stBooks-rev. 03/22/04

    Table of Contents

    Dedications

    Personal Mission Statement

    My Mission As A Teacher

    Are You My Teacher?

    Do You Remember Your Teacher?

    Teachers’ Familiar Sayings

    Chapter One Born To Teach

    Chapter Two My First Day As A Teacher

    Chapter Three Building a Parent-Teacher Relationship

    Chapter Four Building a Student-Teacher Relationship

    Chapter Five School Climate

    Chapter Six Who’s Your Child’s Teacher?

    Chapter Seven The Teacher: When They Cared

    Chapter Eight The Tutoring Cook

    Chapter Nine Don’t Blame Me

    Chapter Ten Teaching Is A Silent Lesson

    Chapter Eleven From A Child’s Heart

    Chapter Twelve On The Side-Line

    Chapter Thirteen The Thrill Is Gone

    Chapter Fourteen May I Say Something?

    Chapter Fifteen Strange Adoption

    Think About It!

    Are You My Teacher?

    About The Author

    Dedications

    Are You My Teacher is dedicated to my mother who passed away in 2000.

    It was my mother who stood on the front porch of our two bedroom home, hands cuffed together, head bowed, and heart lifted up to God in prayer for the child that she was convinced He had called to teach. To the great woman who stared into my eyes and said that all things are possible if I would only believe. To my mother who followed the dream until her sweet death. I am my mother’s dream and prayer.

    I would also like to dedicate this book to my daughter who was born during my college career. To the little girl who sat up at night and gazed up at me as I studied. I read a book, she read a book. To the little girl who was exposed to college campuses before she was enrolled in kindergarten. To the young lady who is now my inspiration. I thank you.

    Love.

    Personal Mission Statement

    It is my personal mission to be the best, most productive, committed individual in all endeavors.

    My Mission As A Teacher

    It is my personal mission and vow as a teacher to instill in each child confidence, competence, and conviction.

    Are You My Teacher?

    Are you my teacher or the classroom preacher,

    That lectures each lesson making no big impression?

    Just pacing and sipping your coffee and coke,

    Not teaching a lesson, but simply blowing smoke.

    Are you my teacher or the cell phone queen,

    Walking the halls tracking down your king?

    Are you my teacher, my counselor, or sitter?

    I cannot tell cause you’re always bitter.

    You holler and scream, dispel my dream;

    I lose all hope, now how do I cope

    With sitting all day having time to play,

    I just want to know, is this the way?

    Are you my teacher, frustrated and stressed?

    No matter what happens you are still depressed.

    Waiting on time for you to retire, I’m sitting back

    With no time to admire the teacher who could instill

    So much in me, yet, you’re biding time

    Just wanting to be free.

    Please help me in this critical time,

    You can shape my mind. I’m in a bind.

    Share with me what you have learned,

    Help me teacher, show some concern.

    You were born to teach, share what you know,

    Don’t turn your back, I want to grow.

    You are the only book that many of us will read,

    All you have to do is just plant the seed.

    Don’t turn your back on those in need,

    We beg of you for knowledge indeed.

    I’m crying out, I don’t know what to do,

    A tiny sprout just needing you.

    You were born to teach, share what you know,

    Don’t turn your back, I want to grow.

    Written By: Phielis Smith-Bailey

    Do You Remember Your Teacher?

    Teacher Portrayals of the Now and Then

    Teachers’ Familiar Sayings

    I just want to teach.

    I can’t get anything done.

    Too much paperwork!

    Too many meetings!

    There’s not enough time in a day.

    They don’t pay me enough for this!

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