You may remember me saying a few times why I love the Project Action presentations and may have even caught a few reasons why since the class started (you work so hard, it's based on something you care about, etc.). You may have even heard about past students projects and hear them say how proud they were of their accomplishments. It is all just words and hearsay, however, until the actual class presentations start.
As we started the presentations, I knew what was coming. Sure, it seems like students just talking about their projects at first. Once the presentations get going, you can start to see a transformation. Each student beams a little more with pride, shows more emotion describing their failures, connects more with their project and why exactly they did it.
I have decided to blog each day about the presentations. The blogs will not recap projects or results, instead they will focus on what I have found to be the most moving parts of each presentation from my perspective. If you have a spare chance or found something to be particularly moving for you, as a presenter or spectator, I encourage you to share a comment as well.
Anthony (car wash for American Cancer Society): When you told the story about the donation you received from a person who lost both parents to cancer shows how much of a need there is for projects like yours. Think about how much a project like yours means to a person like that.
Kim (special needs soccer game): Knowing how much work and effort you put into the project makes your stories of Phillip and the visually impaired student even more special. The testimonies of both the parents and special needs students should show you how much of a difference you made in their lives.
Pedro (sponsored students in need at leadership dinner): When you explained why you wanted the boys to be at the leadership dinner, the quote you used showed how much you thought of the boy's future. "If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he will eat for a lifetime."
Vinny (donation drive for Children's Home of Poughkeepsie): Hearing how thankful you are for your life and how observant you are of the situation of others shows true compassion and empathy. The fact that you wanted more out of your drive shows how much you care about the cause.
Mahwiyat (elementary class on healthy eating): When you talked about your presentation it seemed like you truly enjoyed the experience. You had the "teacher glow" that one gets when they have a positive interaction with students and are able to open ther eyes to new topics and ideas.
This is just the beginning, folks! I'm beaming with pride already.
Have a great Memorial Day. Remember to thank someone who served our country, it's the least we can do.
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