Get Real
Livin' the ASB Theme
by Erin Parker
Science teachers have always
known how to “Keep It Real.” This month’s issue
is dedicated to Mrs. Spencer and Ms. Kim for keeping it real both
in their classrooms and also in life.
Mrs. Spencer, who teaches both Biology and Chemistry, feels as
if the students she sees at Valley are definitely real. “They
say things that they really mean and feel. They aren’t pretending.
Those who show interest are the ones you can tell are being real.”
Mrs. Spencer believes that to see if people are real, you can
see it through the work that they do. “It’s in their
actions, what they say and what they do. It’s even shown
in the work that they turn in.” Both inside and outside
of the classroom, Mrs. Spencer said that, “I do not pretend
to be something I’m not and I don’t say things I don’t
mean. I show interest with everything that I do.” When inside
of the classroom, she tries to motivate students and she sees
that they are being who they are. “People know you better
when you are more honest, they can pick it up if you aren’t.”
She advises students who aren’t being real that, “To
impress people, just be who you are, it always works better!”
Biology teacher Ms. Kim is new to Valley, but no stranger to Keepin’
It Real. “When relating with people on a level it’s
good to be honest,” stated Kim, “while also needing
to build trust and getting to know the person.” Academically,
she believes that as students, we should do what we are supposed
to do, studying and homework! But most importantly, Ms. Kim believes
that the student-parent relationship is key to being real. “Being
honest with your parents builds trust between the two of you.
When hard times come, they see that you have been honest, and
they open up and can trust what you say because you were real
before.” As she is in the classroom, Ms. Kim sees the things
going on within the students, and she said, “Honesty and
integrity is what makes a person real. They have to have confidence.
When I lecture I relate to the students and I sometimes have to
use their language. I let my students know who I am.” She
concludes by saying that being real has to do with your own self
esteem, and that if you aren’t comfortable with who you
are in Jesus, then you cannot stand strong. “These actions
are from the heart. You can always help yourself by improving
your relationship with Christ.”
