"Star Teachers"...Do they exist?

"STAR TEACHERS"

When I think of a "star teacher" I think of  an educator who gives all they have on a daily basis and goes home with a sense of achievement   Many people may imagine a star teacher to be one that is well known and recognized through out the community, and that may be the case, but it does not have to be.  A star  teacher is an individual with a passion to teach, and the desire to persevere regardless to their situation.

Many educators will seek the perfect school, want to make a name for themselves  and achieve career goals.
Some educators may want status, and believe this makes them special, or achieved  but to me a star teacher, is one to functions who educate children, and believes in the mission and passion of education.

I believe there are many great educators who want the best for their students, who work hard, and feel good about their jobs, but a star teacher focuses on their students, and the achievements they make.  Star teachers stand out for their great works, even though it might not be reflected in the classroom setting, or in the students grades, it is seen in how they treat and care for their students.  A star teacher focuses on every aspect of their students, and puts their learning and well being before anything else.

Star teachers make their learning environment work, they realize the situation they are in, and do the best they can in that situation.  They do everything they can to build relationships with the students, parents and administration in hopes their students will benefit from these relationships.  Star teachers understand their environment and work every day to make sure it is relevant to the needs of their classroom.

As a future educator my goal is to achieve star status, but not in the eyes of anyone but my students.  A true Star teacher may never get recognition  but they will know they are a STAR, and they will see that in the eyes of their students.