The Teacher as the Learner

One thing that I have learned as a teacher, is that as a teacher I never stop learning.  I learn from other teachers, people in my life, and from my students.  I have also know what it feels like to fall short as a teacher.  It is not something that is planned, it fact, I have planned to do an outstanding job, and then for whatever reason the lesson just does not work.  I have to admit that is a horrible feeling.  At times, when this has happened, even though I have been doing this a long time, I wonder if I am in the right profession.  I mean, teaching is something that is constantly changing and at times I don't know if I have what it takes to transition and improve my own craft.  Then I settle back, take a deep breath and dive right back in.  Success!  It is sweet, but one thing I know, is that I may fall short again.  I have to remember I am not perfect and that as long as I continue to do my best, then everything will turn out just fine.