Submitted by Larry J. Thomas (not verified) on September 18, 2006 - 21:05.
As a principal I have always tried to staff a male teacher in each grade level. I know from my own experience that I didn't have a male teacher until 5th grade. I was petrified by him and thought that he was mean like my dad and my uncles. I really did learn from him but it was out of fear. He taught me to count; and do math and science with enthusiasm.
I think children need an equal balance of male and female teachers in their lives. It really makes for a healthy outlook on life. The reason I decided to become a teacher was due to my adoration for my 3rd grade teacher. The reason I wanted to be an administrator was due to my relationship with my God Father (the Late Fred Crockette Of Quitman County Mississippi). He was the elementary principal in my grandmother's home town of Sledge,Mississippi. He demonstrated good work ethics and a love for a job you love.
Larry J. thomas, Principal. Edward Coles Language Academy
As a principal I have always
Submitted by Larry J. Thomas (not verified) on September 18, 2006 - 21:05.
As a principal I have always tried to staff a male teacher in each grade level. I know from my own experience that I didn't have a male teacher until 5th grade. I was petrified by him and thought that he was mean like my dad and my uncles. I really did learn from him but it was out of fear. He taught me to count; and do math and science with enthusiasm.
I think children need an equal balance of male and female teachers in their lives. It really makes for a healthy outlook on life. The reason I decided to become a teacher was due to my adoration for my 3rd grade teacher. The reason I wanted to be an administrator was due to my relationship with my God Father (the Late Fred Crockette Of Quitman County Mississippi). He was the elementary principal in my grandmother's home town of Sledge,Mississippi. He demonstrated good work ethics and a love for a job you love.
Larry J. thomas, Principal. Edward Coles Language Academy