I Wish My Teacher Knew. . . .

 

 

Teachers often forget that students have a life outside of the classroom. Teachers can be quick to deem a student unteachable, impossible, deviant, or troublesome, but those are the ones that never stop to think about students might have going on in their home life. It is so crucial for teachers to have compassion and empathy for their students so they can offer help to a student that needs it, and possibly change their life. Teachers are mandatory reporters, so it is important for us to understand our students and be able to detect any warning signs.