Distinguished Teacher Keith Christian

Teaching requires much more than presenting information to students. It is equally important to learn how to listen to them, get to know them on a personal level, and inspire them to reach for their dreams, and to work towards achieving them one day at a time. I would share with new teachers that change takes time and this career is not a sprint, it is a marathon and we are in it for the long haul.

The best thing about teaching is making connections with kids as they learn that they can do anything they want. I get to teach students that their attitude, drive and determination have a direct link to their success. When they come back after graduating from high school, college, or starting a family, they reward us with their appreciation for the time we spent helping them learn the foundational skills that led towards their success. It is a wonderful reminder that we have the most rewarding careers imaginable.