I have an Australian Shepherd and he hates to have his hair brushed. He loves to chase sticks. So today I spent a large amount of time alternating between brushing him and throwing the stick. The job should have taken an hour. Instead I got three quarters of the job done in three hours.
A few weeks ago some distant relatives asked me what career path I was on. They were shocked to find out that I was a teacher. They seemed to expect something far more "western." They claimed it was a long way from roping and wrestling calves. I informed them that it was all the same. They responded with laughter, thinking I meant keeping my students corralled. In truth they couldn't be farther from the truth.
Shortly after beginning my student teaching, I realized how similar ranching and educating really are.
-It takes the same type of patience to vaccinate a struggling cow as it does dealing with a difficult student.
-When dealing with a classroom full of children or a volatile horse, don't let them know you are nervous. They'll pile you in the dirt.
-Hard work pays off.
-If you want your dog or your students to do something for their own good, you can't just plow through things. Alternate between something more enjoyable and the difficult task. You'll both come out in a better place.
-When things aren't going right, turn to God and someone more knowledgeable than you.
-If you care for your students and your critters, they will be much healthier and happier.
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