Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Farewell Varela
To my students and their families, as many of you know I will be departing Varela after this week. I have truly enjoyed my time here, but I've been offered an opportunity to move into an administrative position, which is a career goal of mine. I just wanted to thank you all for allowing me the pleasure to share my humble knowledge with you throughout these last months. I too have learned tremendously from engaging in challenging conversations and topics. It has been a privilege to meet so many young minds with such grand potential. I look forward to hearing about all of your many achievements and anticipate the exciting paths that await you. The final advice that I will impart is this:
For my International Relations students, remember, "It is better to try and fail, than fail to try." Push yourselves out of your comfort zones, try new things, and follow your convictions. Keep an open mind and remember you're a global citizen.
For my World Religions/Philosophy students, throughout the course of the year I've challenged you to consider everything you thought you believed in. Always quest for knowledge and truth, and dig deep before settling for what others have to say. Don't be the "prisoner in the cave" search for the light (faith or knowledge) and always employ the Socratic method (question everything)!
For my Advanced Placement U.S. History students, you are far better citizens for being informed on our country's past. Furthermore, congratulations on already having started your road to college. Remember that history is herstory, theirstory, and yourstory too. Now that you possess vast knowledge about the foundations of our country you ought to ask yourself the question that the beloved John F. Kennedy posed, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." What kind of legacy will you leave in America?
Finally, as you all continue your educational careers, feel free to keep me informed or reach out for letters of recommendation. You can email me at my teacher email ms.karinarodriguez@gmail.com or find my professional profile on Facebook under the username miss-karina rodriguez.
It's been a spectacular few months and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
For my International Relations students, remember, "It is better to try and fail, than fail to try." Push yourselves out of your comfort zones, try new things, and follow your convictions. Keep an open mind and remember you're a global citizen.
For my World Religions/Philosophy students, throughout the course of the year I've challenged you to consider everything you thought you believed in. Always quest for knowledge and truth, and dig deep before settling for what others have to say. Don't be the "prisoner in the cave" search for the light (faith or knowledge) and always employ the Socratic method (question everything)!
For my Advanced Placement U.S. History students, you are far better citizens for being informed on our country's past. Furthermore, congratulations on already having started your road to college. Remember that history is herstory, theirstory, and yourstory too. Now that you possess vast knowledge about the foundations of our country you ought to ask yourself the question that the beloved John F. Kennedy posed, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." What kind of legacy will you leave in America?
Finally, as you all continue your educational careers, feel free to keep me informed or reach out for letters of recommendation. You can email me at my teacher email ms.karinarodriguez@gmail.com or find my professional profile on Facebook under the username miss-karina rodriguez.
It's been a spectacular few months and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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