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This document contains responses from over 50 teachers from 17 countries on what motivates them to continue teaching after 30 or more years. Some of the key reasons mentioned include: - Appreciation and positive impact on students, seeing students learn and grow. - Enjoyment of constant learning and challenges of the profession. - Passion and mission to educate others. - Interacting with new generations of students every year keeps teachers feeling young and energized. - Despite hardships, the rewards of teaching make the challenges worthwhile.

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The 30S CAN ROCK! Staying Motivated when Teaching for 30 years or more! Naomi Ganin-Epstein
Have you heard of the Polar Explorer (and mother of triplets) Ann Daniels? http://anndaniels.com/
She overcame many hardships on her journeys to the Poles. Ann is the recipient of the Pride of Britain Award. GRIT!
DID THE ICE CARE? Photo by Iddo Epstein
Teachers face a multitude of hardships, over and over, week in, week out, year after year
Hardships such as these A/C systems Behavior Cheating Dead tired Exams Fidget Spinners Grading systems Heterogeneous classes Impoliteness Janitors Keys (lost) Learning Disabilities Meetings (endless) Negative (attitudes) Overtime Parents Quizzes Respect (lack of)
and these Salary Time (lack of) Unreasonable (demands) Vacations spent on grading Weight (of bags) Xeroxing (out of pocket) Yard duty Zzzzz (never enough) These are just a few of the hardships - just the tip of the iceberg, really!
Considering there are no medals to be had, I asked What keeps you motivated to keep teaching after at least 30 years in the profession?
56 Teachers, from 17 countries replied! Israel Canary Islands Australia Austria Belarus Global (online) Greece Guatemala Russia Japan Malta Poland Turkey UK USA Ukraine Vietnam
12 of those teachers have been teaching for more than 40 years! 1 for 52 years!
Their message is loud and clear: Students DO CARE! Teachers matter!
31 years 36 years I love the challenge of making it work. Mitzi Geffen, Israel I have the feeling I learn something new with each lesson and with every student. Marjorie Rosenberg, Austria
35 years When my 12th grade students kiss me goodbye for the last time, tell me how much they loved my lessons, how much I taught them not only English but also about life and they promise they will visit Sara Vatik, Israel
30 years Listening, learning and laughing with my high school kids! Arlene B. U.S.A 30 years I keep what I give. David Deubelbeiss Guatemala
30 years When its good, its very very good. Jack Pillemer, Israel
32 years Im just passionate about people, getting to know them, learning from them, giving them better prospects in life, being creative with lessons, reinventing the wheel, affecting learners yet making them autonomous. Jean Sciberras, Malta
32 years There is nothing else I know how to do and I need to do something for a living and in any case I love being in a classroom and I love the students. Phil Keegan, Vietnam
34 years 45 years The pleasure of challenging young minds, encouraging them to stretch their minds, to talk and think. Veronica Foldes, Israel The variety and the students. Marie Pettigrew UK and abroad
Israel It's what I do and who I am; it's my essence; touching lives and being touched. Rochel Mizrahi, Israel
31 years The fun never ends! Laura Woodward, Turkey 30 years I feel I have a mission to accomplish Esther Esses, Israel
Over 30 Those moments when a student appreciates your hard work in supporting them, either verbally or- even better - in writing. Nancy Peled, Israel
35 years 30 years Seeing how the students improve. Karenza, Spain Passion for teaching, love for students and positive energy. Beata, Poland
45 years "Everything is in an eternal flux of change. Things appear and vanish." However what we give to others can't be taken from us. I still enjoy teaching because I feel I can make a difference in my students' lives. Mina Tzur, Israel
How to stay Motivated?!! Try new things! Find a hobby! Keep learning! Attend conferences! Build your own online support staff room! Marry a supportive spouse! Remember that you make a difference! 32 years
37 years 35 years Appreciation from my students Renee, Israel The thrill of having the privilege of helping people to learn. Amadeu, Spain
52 years My vision that everyone can learn to learn and consequently make a difference in their lives. Rachel Segev Miller, Israel
The sense of mission Bronia. Israel 30 years Love of the students and belief that the work is vital. Debby Friedman, Israel 32 years
34 years Teaching is never boring, it's a constant challenge and the kids are quite funny! Michele Ben, Israel
33 years I'm still trying to work that out in a way that doesn't sound clich辿d! Jan Wright, Spain
36 years Digital pedagogy innovations, keeping it fresh and new every day! Adele Raemer, Israel
42 years Teaching keeps me young and energetic! Avigail Livne, Israel 38 years The illusion of my students. Mar鱈a del Pino, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
33 Years The kids are what keeps me going and the joy I get from interacting with them! Sandy Regev, Israel
39 Years Hearing, Yesterday I was on the bus and I understood the people around me. Pauline, Australia
32 years The STUDENTS who come in all shapes and sizes with a range of abilities. Sarah, Israel 45 years A love of life, a love of children and a great curiosity about the world around me. Patricia Reifen, Israel
37 years I do enjoy both seeing students gaining confidence and improving the ways to assist them in it. Anna Yermolenko, Russia
33 years Belief in and love for the students. Also knowing it makes a difference to the students long after we part. Debby Zweibach, Israel
34 years 30 or so The idea that I can still make a difference in students' lives. Susan Bedein, Israel The same as 34 years ago, I still love the profession and the pupils. Sharon Shapira, Israel
31 years "Forever changing what I do in class. Wendy Segal, Israel 35 years I like imparting knowledge. Tsippi Sandler, Israel
32 years 32 years I still really enjoy connecting with teens. Fruma Cohen, Israel Constantly creating a buzz in the classroom which inspires and motivates students to do their best whatever age, level or ability. Susan Hillyard, Global
Almost 30 years My joy at imparting knowledge and seeing that the students have learnt, but I am very lucky to work with a supportive team in a wonderful school. Jackie Keller, Israel
48 years Teaching is my anchor - my life outside the class is irrelevant. I pull myself together. Miriam Lapid, Israel
.Observing the brilliant careers my ex- students are making; and I just love my job. There is no better job than teaching English, because you are continuously looking for information and materials, and keep learn so many exciting things three to ten years ahead of those who do not speak English. And you feel great talking with students. They keep you updated too. Valentina Holubeva, Belarus israel 33 years
47 years The interaction with the younger generation keeps me invigorated. I enjoy the process and the outcome. Anna Kilevich
Almost 30 I love to see the students progress and discover the English language and find it useful to learn not for grades but for active life. Marthe Ohana, Israel
34 years The challenge of learning to see through student posturing to the hearts behind it, and learning to listen to 'wants' and identifying the 'needs' that students don't know how to communicate. Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto, Japan
34 Years The connection with my students. Ellen Haskell, Israel
The following are responses from teachers who have been teaching for less than 30 years but added their thoughts
The key motivation is progress of my students, my own experience, growth and constant professional development. (Dmitri Stepanov, Belarus) Money, Elena Sivtsova, Russia I love what I do. Cristina Cabal, Spain Every class is different, just find the way to reach them. Sara G. , Israel Thankful students, please! Elena, Ukraine Variety - I've taught from age 3 to 73 - never boring. Marlene, Israel
ONCE A TEACHER- ALWAYS A LEARNER ! VASILIKI MANDALOU, GREECE
Teachers ROCK! Thank you for coming! http://visualisingideas.edublogs.org/

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The 30s can rock

  • 1. The 30S CAN ROCK! Staying Motivated when Teaching for 30 years or more! Naomi Ganin-Epstein
  • 2. Have you heard of the Polar Explorer (and mother of triplets) Ann Daniels? http://anndaniels.com/
  • 3. She overcame many hardships on her journeys to the Poles. Ann is the recipient of the Pride of Britain Award. GRIT!
  • 5. Teachers face a multitude of hardships, over and over, week in, week out, year after year
  • 6. Hardships such as these A/C systems Behavior Cheating Dead tired Exams Fidget Spinners Grading systems Heterogeneous classes Impoliteness Janitors Keys (lost) Learning Disabilities Meetings (endless) Negative (attitudes) Overtime Parents Quizzes Respect (lack of)
  • 7. and these Salary Time (lack of) Unreasonable (demands) Vacations spent on grading Weight (of bags) Xeroxing (out of pocket) Yard duty Zzzzz (never enough) These are just a few of the hardships - just the tip of the iceberg, really!
  • 8. Considering there are no medals to be had, I asked What keeps you motivated to keep teaching after at least 30 years in the profession?
  • 9. 56 Teachers, from 17 countries replied! Israel Canary Islands Australia Austria Belarus Global (online) Greece Guatemala Russia Japan Malta Poland Turkey UK USA Ukraine Vietnam
  • 10. 12 of those teachers have been teaching for more than 40 years! 1 for 52 years!
  • 11. Their message is loud and clear: Students DO CARE! Teachers matter!
  • 12. 31 years 36 years I love the challenge of making it work. Mitzi Geffen, Israel I have the feeling I learn something new with each lesson and with every student. Marjorie Rosenberg, Austria
  • 13. 35 years When my 12th grade students kiss me goodbye for the last time, tell me how much they loved my lessons, how much I taught them not only English but also about life and they promise they will visit Sara Vatik, Israel
  • 14. 30 years Listening, learning and laughing with my high school kids! Arlene B. U.S.A 30 years I keep what I give. David Deubelbeiss Guatemala
  • 15. 30 years When its good, its very very good. Jack Pillemer, Israel
  • 16. 32 years Im just passionate about people, getting to know them, learning from them, giving them better prospects in life, being creative with lessons, reinventing the wheel, affecting learners yet making them autonomous. Jean Sciberras, Malta
  • 17. 32 years There is nothing else I know how to do and I need to do something for a living and in any case I love being in a classroom and I love the students. Phil Keegan, Vietnam
  • 18. 34 years 45 years The pleasure of challenging young minds, encouraging them to stretch their minds, to talk and think. Veronica Foldes, Israel The variety and the students. Marie Pettigrew UK and abroad
  • 19. Israel It's what I do and who I am; it's my essence; touching lives and being touched. Rochel Mizrahi, Israel
  • 20. 31 years The fun never ends! Laura Woodward, Turkey 30 years I feel I have a mission to accomplish Esther Esses, Israel
  • 21. Over 30 Those moments when a student appreciates your hard work in supporting them, either verbally or- even better - in writing. Nancy Peled, Israel
  • 22. 35 years 30 years Seeing how the students improve. Karenza, Spain Passion for teaching, love for students and positive energy. Beata, Poland
  • 23. 45 years "Everything is in an eternal flux of change. Things appear and vanish." However what we give to others can't be taken from us. I still enjoy teaching because I feel I can make a difference in my students' lives. Mina Tzur, Israel
  • 24. How to stay Motivated?!! Try new things! Find a hobby! Keep learning! Attend conferences! Build your own online support staff room! Marry a supportive spouse! Remember that you make a difference! 32 years
  • 25. 37 years 35 years Appreciation from my students Renee, Israel The thrill of having the privilege of helping people to learn. Amadeu, Spain
  • 26. 52 years My vision that everyone can learn to learn and consequently make a difference in their lives. Rachel Segev Miller, Israel
  • 27. The sense of mission Bronia. Israel 30 years Love of the students and belief that the work is vital. Debby Friedman, Israel 32 years
  • 28. 34 years Teaching is never boring, it's a constant challenge and the kids are quite funny! Michele Ben, Israel
  • 29. 33 years I'm still trying to work that out in a way that doesn't sound clich辿d! Jan Wright, Spain
  • 30. 36 years Digital pedagogy innovations, keeping it fresh and new every day! Adele Raemer, Israel
  • 31. 42 years Teaching keeps me young and energetic! Avigail Livne, Israel 38 years The illusion of my students. Mar鱈a del Pino, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
  • 32. 33 Years The kids are what keeps me going and the joy I get from interacting with them! Sandy Regev, Israel
  • 33. 39 Years Hearing, Yesterday I was on the bus and I understood the people around me. Pauline, Australia
  • 34. 32 years The STUDENTS who come in all shapes and sizes with a range of abilities. Sarah, Israel 45 years A love of life, a love of children and a great curiosity about the world around me. Patricia Reifen, Israel
  • 35. 37 years I do enjoy both seeing students gaining confidence and improving the ways to assist them in it. Anna Yermolenko, Russia
  • 36. 33 years Belief in and love for the students. Also knowing it makes a difference to the students long after we part. Debby Zweibach, Israel
  • 37. 34 years 30 or so The idea that I can still make a difference in students' lives. Susan Bedein, Israel The same as 34 years ago, I still love the profession and the pupils. Sharon Shapira, Israel
  • 38. 31 years "Forever changing what I do in class. Wendy Segal, Israel 35 years I like imparting knowledge. Tsippi Sandler, Israel
  • 39. 32 years 32 years I still really enjoy connecting with teens. Fruma Cohen, Israel Constantly creating a buzz in the classroom which inspires and motivates students to do their best whatever age, level or ability. Susan Hillyard, Global
  • 40. Almost 30 years My joy at imparting knowledge and seeing that the students have learnt, but I am very lucky to work with a supportive team in a wonderful school. Jackie Keller, Israel
  • 41. 48 years Teaching is my anchor - my life outside the class is irrelevant. I pull myself together. Miriam Lapid, Israel
  • 42. .Observing the brilliant careers my ex- students are making; and I just love my job. There is no better job than teaching English, because you are continuously looking for information and materials, and keep learn so many exciting things three to ten years ahead of those who do not speak English. And you feel great talking with students. They keep you updated too. Valentina Holubeva, Belarus israel 33 years
  • 43. 47 years The interaction with the younger generation keeps me invigorated. I enjoy the process and the outcome. Anna Kilevich
  • 44. Almost 30 I love to see the students progress and discover the English language and find it useful to learn not for grades but for active life. Marthe Ohana, Israel
  • 45. 34 years The challenge of learning to see through student posturing to the hearts behind it, and learning to listen to 'wants' and identifying the 'needs' that students don't know how to communicate. Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto, Japan
  • 46. 34 Years The connection with my students. Ellen Haskell, Israel
  • 47. The following are responses from teachers who have been teaching for less than 30 years but added their thoughts
  • 48. The key motivation is progress of my students, my own experience, growth and constant professional development. (Dmitri Stepanov, Belarus) Money, Elena Sivtsova, Russia I love what I do. Cristina Cabal, Spain Every class is different, just find the way to reach them. Sara G. , Israel Thankful students, please! Elena, Ukraine Variety - I've taught from age 3 to 73 - never boring. Marlene, Israel
  • 49. ONCE A TEACHER- ALWAYS A LEARNER ! VASILIKI MANDALOU, GREECE
  • 50. Teachers ROCK! Thank you for coming! http://visualisingideas.edublogs.org/