I knew I was going to be an educator when….

By Ruth Abatzoglou

Just because the leaves have dried up and and the flowers are dead….

…..doesn’t necessarily mean the plant is dead.

I have always loved to grown things…

…..seeds, leaf cuttings, children

Just the right amount …

water…time… attention…temperature

I didn’t’ start out wanting to be a teacher …

I wanted to work in a lab

Anna, come see how your plant has gown!

…your plant will grow back strong and vibrant.

I knew I wanted to be a teacher…

…when I started to see my own children learn.

Cultivating the future