Aspire to Inspire

We all aspire to shoot for the moon, see the Wonders of the World, to do something great, and be someone important. Dr. Seuss said it best in Oh the Places you will go!, when he said, “Kid, You’ll move mountains!”. But where did the inspiration for these aspirations come from? Parents, teachers, and motivational speakers alike are known for encouraging individuals to do their very best, but a true inspirational leader doesn’t just fill the void with scripted verbisms—a true leader will show an individual how to get there, using the tools they already possess, and how to attain those skills they are yet to possess. As a teacher, we hold tremendous power to make a difference in a child’s life and to inspire them to aspire to great things. Without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn, teaching is futile. We have to instill a love for learning, discovery, and a passion for knowledge, whatever that might be. Think outside the box, make a mess, get dirty, find fun and creative ways to teach, and learn from our students’ successes and failures. We have to give a student the proper tools, instill in them a love for learning, and give them the wings to fly. If Dr. Seuss can inspire, teachers should aspire to as well. “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!”.