My Inspiration

When I was in teachers college I was told a story about a Kindergarten Teacher, this teacher guided and encouraged the children in his class to question the world around them.  When the children had questions he worked with them to further explore these questions and search for answers and solutions.  He inspired one of his children to write a letter regarding whaling laws.  The letter began with one signature; it was then passed around the whole class for more signatures.  The children then decided it should be passed around the school for even more signatures.  When the letter was signed by everyone in the school the children decided to get signatures from other schools.  When the letter was signed by all the schools in the city it was sent to all the schools in the province, then all the schools in the country.  The letter eventually made it to the Supreme Court where it was used to change International Whaling Laws.  This story filled my body with chills, it truly displays what can happen when a teacher guides and encourages their students in a positive way.  I felt motivated and inspired to always encourage the children in my class to inquire, explore and take action to make a difference.