Inspiring Video

This is another one of my all time favorite videos! (Sorry for my video addiction the last couple of days!)


For my small town friends, let me explain what this is. Every year before school each of the districts in the DFW area holds what they call a convocation where every single employee for the district comes together for a big pep rally type event. In Coppell, we had a theme each year and each school dresses to fit the theme, but to distinguish themselves from the other schools. We meet in one of the mega churches or in a convention center in order to accommodate the THOUSANDS of employees that work in the district. (Not at all like the few hundred in Jefferson!) We have music, skits, speeches from the TOYs, and usually a great keynote speaker. One year a ton of the districts in the area invited Ron Clark, which is what started my obsession with his philosophy, etc. The goal of these convocations is to get everyone pumped up for the year. It's very different than just meeting for your typical trainings and staff information meetings. They generally seek to inspire you to be the best teacher you can be for the upcoming year.


In 2008, DISD invited one of their students to be the keynote speaker. He has to be one of the best that I have seen!! Everytime I need a lift, I watch this kid! He is the reason we teach, and does an AMAZING job of reminding us of that! I hope you enjoy!!