When I Became a ‘Real’ Teacher

Posted on March 9, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Jennie Fitzkee of A Teacher’s Reflections. Jennie is one of the most inspiring bloggers you’ll ever read, and an acclaimed Capturepreschool teacher whose methods are mentioned in the bestselling ‘The Read-Aloud Handbook’. But Jennie has more than mere talent or technique, she has a heartful of love for teaching–and for her children. Read on and you’ll see!

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23 Responses to When I Became a ‘Real’ Teacher

  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    March 9, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    Another fine post from a master teacher!

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  2. Smitha V says:
    March 9, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    Thank you, Mitch for sharing this. I wish all children were fortunate to have a teacher like Jennie.

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  3. Jo Danilo says:
    March 9, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    Forget the Like button – this one needs a ❤ button. Great post. Thank you!

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  4. selizabryangmailcom says:
    March 9, 2022 at 3:24 pm

    It really is rare, it seems. The depth of caring. She’s inspiring.

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  5. K.L. Hale says:
    March 9, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    Mitch, thank you for sharing Jennie’s blog and post. She is all heart and is a role model for us all. I just love her! Can you imagine the number of lives she’s touched and still does?

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  6. Jennie says:
    March 9, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    Thank you, Mitch! I am honored to be your featured blogger.

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  7. #hood says:
    March 9, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    good subject if you can all count to 100

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  9. beth says:
    March 9, 2022 at 8:02 pm

    Jennie is so great and one of my teaching idols

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  10. Ananda says:
    March 9, 2022 at 8:46 pm

    An inspiring read

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  11. petespringerauthor says:
    March 10, 2022 at 1:17 am

    As a retired teacher, I gravitate toward those in education who get it. Jennie is the teacher all of our kids and grandkids should be so lucky to have.

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  12. chapter18 says:
    March 10, 2022 at 4:05 am

    What an inspiration! Thank you!

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  13. Ally Bean says:
    March 10, 2022 at 7:59 am

    Hi Mitch! I’m here via Jennie. It’s fun to see her featured. Her stories are great and her joy about teaching is obvious.

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  14. Invisibly Me says:
    March 10, 2022 at 11:25 am

    It’s lovely to see Jennie featured here! 🙌

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  15. Darlene says:
    March 10, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    I loved this post the first time I read it. Jennie is indeed an amazing teacher and a wonderful person. Thanks for featuring her here.

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  16. robbiesinspiration says:
    March 10, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    It’s lovely to see Jennie featured here.

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  17. Jim Borden says:
    March 10, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful teacher!

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  18. Dawn Marie says:
    March 11, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    Thank you Mitch for, yet again, another wonderful share! Jennie is blessed beyond measure, as are all the many lives she has had the good favor to share her love with.

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