Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion

This particular TedTalk is one I've gone back to a number of times...it's reminds me "Why" I'm in this profession.  It's the relationships that should be at the forefront of what we do - not just with the children we teach but with the colleagues we teach with.  As the old saying goes...it takes a village to raise a child...it takes a whole school to educate a child!  As teachers it's important that we support each other, collaborate with each other...and yes...like each other.  The strong, collaborative environment and the relationships I have with staff and students is what I get out of bed for each day.  I am a very lucky teacher!