Life Totally Dumbstruck.... - Page 5

**Mr. Kotter** · 12:42 PM

I was served a great big serving of humility today.... I was honored today, totally unexpectedly: I was honored as our school's "teacher of the year." In a school of 2100, with a staff of 130...it's something I'd never seriously thought about (despite a runner-up finish in a different sort of statewide competition a few years back--one base more on scholarship; this award is totally different...voted on by teachers, staff, parents, and students.)

I honestly don't mean this to toot my own horn, because I was honestly dumbstruck. In case you hadn't noticed, I have a penchant for ruffling feathers and speaking my mind, which inevitably leads to ticking some folks off....

Honestly, this is the kind thing I never really expected. To me, it's "political" enough and enough of a popularity contest of sorts....that a loose-cannon like me isn't going to be among the first to be considered. Anyway, I was really surprised.

But tonight, I'll have to hoist a few in celebration. Have a good weekend folks.

**Dave Lane** · 04-30-2010, 08:11 PM

Nice job Mr. Kotter

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-30-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

in other news, the thread title almost looked like 'total dumb****.'

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Nice job Mr. Kotter

Thanks, Dave.

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

congrats man! Maybe you are one of the few good teachers still out there.

Well, perhaps it's from MY perspective....but I'd suggest there are many more GOOD teachers than the critics would like to believe; yes, still far too many bad ones....but it's not nearly as bleak as some would believe.

MoreLemonPledge · 04-30-2010, 10:49 PM

grats

Jenson71 · 04-30-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

In our district...this particular award usually goes to one of two people: people nearing retirement, or total brown-nosers. I'm neither. Which is why I was dumbstruck.

There are at least 20-30 other folks that, in my mind, are as or more deserving. THAT is what I mean by humility. It's not the first definition; but it is in the sense of the relativity to others whom I respect.

2 : reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission (to my equally deserving colleagues.)

Just so you know, I hope you know I was just giving you a hard time with those comments.

listopencil · 05-01-2010, 12:33 AM

Gratz.

Coach · 05-01-2010, 02:47 AM

Congrats.

milkman · 05-01-2010, 07:57 AM

They didn't vote for you.

They voted for one of your alter egos.

threebag · 05-01-2010, 08:32 AM

Way to go kotter if you had been trying you would have fell short. I raise a beer to you and drink to celebrate your new found glory.

**Mr. Kotter** · 05-01-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

Just so you know, I hope you know I was just giving you a hard time with those comments.

I figured; however, I just wanted to clarify....for others who, perhaps, were more narrow in their idea of humility.

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Originally Posted by threebag02

Way to go kotter if you had been trying you would have fell short. I raise a beer to you and drink to celebrate your new found glory.

Probably true.

Thanks to all the well-wishers and congrats. I appreciate it.

LetsSignRussell · 05-01-2010, 10:00 AM

great things come to those who work hard- keeping a stout heart at all times.

**Mr. Kotter** · 05-03-2010, 09:24 AM

Wow. Thanks for all the congrats and well wishes over the weekend.

I appreciate it.

**Rausch** · 05-03-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

I was served a great big serving of humility today.... I was honored today, totally unexpectedly: I was honored as our school's "teacher of the year."

Lono · 05-03-2010, 10:17 AM

Congrats man, nice award to get.

tooge · 05-03-2010, 10:21 AM

awesome man. Skip Towne must have called in a recommendation for ya.

RedNFeisty · 05-03-2010, 10:46 AM

Well Mr. Kotter, you are obviously doing something right. Keep up the great work!!

04-30-2010, 11:45 AM
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