The Superior Teacher

Dear reader,

I fear sometimes I am too obstinate to be a skilful teacher. Often I dislike working with others and it hinders me from learning from them.

In my arrogance, I may have ignored many good ideas and stepped on many toes.

Hopefully I will learn to be better.

Regards,
Reuben

The Initiative

It's a new year; it's a new start  

It's a life with the beating of young hearts  

It's a new day; it's a new plan

I've been waiting for you

Here I am

-- Bryan Adams from the song Here I Am

Dear reader,

It's a new year and it's time to try something new. My co-teacher has many ideas for the new class, and I am more than willing to let her try them.

She has interesting ideas about seating arrangements, duty rosters and class committees. I smiled as she shared her future goals.

Novel or experimental ideas are good, especially since I feel particularly stale after two years of teaching.

Regards,
Reuben