Mercedes Zuniga Essays - Education, Knowledge Sharing, Learning

Mercedes Zuniga Professor Norton English 1C 23 February 2017 Life Lessons School Taught Me In school one is expected to familiarize oneself with math, science, history and the English language. But s tudents are taught more than just lessons from a textbook. The life lessons learned at school are crucial , and are just as important as the required content one must learn in a classroom. School has been full of great experiences which has and conti nues to prepare me for future obstacles I will encounter throughout adulthood. The truth is, I have forgotten the Quadratic Formula, the number of bones in the body, and the date the Constitution was written but, I will never forget the lessons that have prepared me for life. Speaking the truth, making a difference, and moving ahead all contribute to the aspects of my everyday living. I know these teachings will make a large impact on me as I continue to mature and fo r that I am eternally grateful with all school has amounted to. Even though it goes unnoticed, teachers teach valuable life skills along with all the reading and doing sums in the classroom. A big lesson would be honesty because if one is honest one will be trusted. I learned that lies lead to consequence and a person's lies can make people question the truth of their statement s . For instance, I remember a time when I lied to my teacher about a dumb 9-1-1 call that had been made through the classroom's telephone while we were on recess. I lied and told my teacher I did not know who had placed the call when in reality I did, it was my best friend and I did not want to snitch on her. Because of this action of lying we were sent to the principal's office but since we were known as good students we were sent home that day with a warning. We insisted we would be good but the rest of the year our teacher had doubts about us. When one is a child, one simply just acts with out thinking of the end result but now as an adult, if I were to do that it would lead to serious consequences. Another good example of such would be the end of a marriage and/or the loss of a job. H onesty has a vast impact on oneself because it creates peace of mind and encourages relationships of trust. It is obvious that simply being honest makes life a lot easier. Another life lesson school taught me is the great significance of making a difference. For a long time, I was confused as to what I saw myself doing for the rest of my life after grade school. With the help and guidance of my teachers, I feel as though I have been called to teach. All teachers have directed me one way or another to a good path and have even taught me to become a better person, not only for myself, but also for others. My teachers have permanently prepared me for the future through impacting my views and understandings . T eachers promote creativity, develop character, and provide students with the skills they need to reach their potential and lead productive lives. I do not want to only work for a paycheck, I want to shape the lives of children and make a real impact on the youth. At the end of the day, what matters most is that teachers create a supportive classroom atmosphere in which they can inspire their students to become more confident , motivated, and effective lifelong learners while teaching the subject matter. My favorite elementary school teacher did all this with me, it is thanks to her that I have learned I want to make a difference just as she did with me and my classmates . She instilled values in me that will stay with me forever and have helped me make me who I am today. Since then I have been truly and completely dedicated to something, and that is to someday teach the young ones of tomorrow. To me, nothing seems quite as rewarding as knowing