What is the Purpose of Schools?

 School is something that everyone hears and has an opinion about. For some, it can make the hair stand up on the back of their neck, it can others excited about events and having something to do, it can also give people pimples from stress. Adults, teachers, parents and staff see the purpose of schooling as a way for children to be a part of a community of learners and for them to access their full potential. 

Is this it? Is that the whole purpose of schools? 

I believe that schools change the lives of so many people and there is so much effort that goes into that first day up until the bell rings for summer vacation. The purpose of school is to allow students the opportunity to develop their full potential as learners so that they are well equipped to go out into the world. Not only are the students' lives changed, but the staff and the parents' lives are changed as well. I am a teacher's kid, so I have heard some amazing stories from many teachers about how students have touched their hearts and help them continue to have a smile on their face. This helps teachers want to come into work and face another day. 

The pandemic really showed us what a world looks like without students in the classrooms. I believe that face to face learning is the best learning for most students. I believe the purpose of schools is to give students a sense of purpose, so that they can achieve greater things and go out and be motivated to do good in the world. 

Introductory Blog

 Why Teach?

I want to teach because I know that over the course of however many years I am given the opportunity, I will be able to get a glimpse into students lives. I will be able to hopefully share knowledge, love, and guidance. I believe that children are the future generation and it so important that we focus on what is being fed to them. They are our future doctors, firefighters, pastors, administrators, leaders, parents, teachers, etc. It is so important that we acknowledge how important school and community is for students because we've seen what a lack of that looks like with the pandemic.

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Is it a family tradition?

My father has been in the teaching and coaching profession for over 20 years and so has all of his siblings, including his twin brother. So I guess it's kind of in my blood to go in the profession! I am so excited to continue to grow and learn and I look forward to engaging with my co-learners!

Educational Aims

I would love to teach 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade. Over the summer I worked a daycare summer camp and I had a chance to be with kinder-4th grade. I got to see different age groups and which ones I seemed to enjoy more. I had really great experiences in 2nd-4th grade and I know those are very crucial years in elementary school. My second grade teacher, Mr. Durr (who I am still close to this day) was such a mentor in my life when my family and I were going through some rough patches. She would check in on me and ask how I was doing. She even pulled me to the side one day and she had bought me a journal for me to write down my feelings and anything that I wanted if I didn't want to talk. She was such a kind woman. I want to me like her with my future students!

About ME!

My name is Kenzie Jones and I am from Round Rock, Texas. I am a junior at Texas State University, studying elementary education. In my spare time I enjoy playing volleyball, watching movies and taking my little dog, Benny on walks! I'm super excited for this semester!