Who is Your Superhero?

Morning Meeting today was awesome! We got to play superheros and have a little extra fun. As much fun as it is to be goofballs the best part came at the end of the meeting.

We had a discussion about what is means to be a real hero, and characteristics that are involved with that. It was bone chilling to hear some of the classmates experiences. 

I heard this quote once that says, "The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but who win battles we know nothing about." 

I love this, and I think it shows us just a little bit of what it means to be a hero. In my opinion a hero is someone who:

• sticks with any given task despite obstacles and tragedys
• is kind
• is always trying to become continually better 
• has the best interest of those they associate with
• refrain from becoming boastful
• will do hard things even if they are judged or frowned upon for doing so

 In all reality there are a lot of things that make someone a hero. As future teachers we have so much potential to become a hero in so many children's lives. We need to remember this so we can live up to being someone worth having as a hero. 

I have a lot of heroes in my life. One that has helped inspire me in so many aspects of my life is my high school English teacher, Ben Cox. This man truly is incredible. He has such a genuine concern for his students, he puts so much thought into all of his lessons, and when it comes down to it he will bend over backwards to make sure you are successful. Did I mention he does all of this while helping a beautiful wife raise 2 sets of twins, battles Cystic Fibrosis, plays in a band, and is an active member of his community? Talk about making the most of life. He does this without ever complaining when he has every right to do just that. I could go on for days about what makes him a hero, but all you need to know is that he is; he is and so much more.

I can't wait to inspire my students in the same way. One day I will be a hero too and I cannot wait!

To infinity and beyond,
Laurel (like Carl)