Here I have listed some of my favourite quotes from my ECS 101 class that have aided me in understanding the material and how I want to shape my classroom in the future.

“Words are priceless when they come from the heart.” – Joseph Naytowhow

“There is always light if we are only brave enough to see it, if only we are brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman

“Teachers have the tools for empowerment, but students must make the decision to use these tools to empower themselves.” – Dr. Fatima Pirbhai Illich

“This is for your children. We are made of clay, not sticks and stones. We are all children of the Creator.”

“Harm to one is harm to all. Good for one is good for all.”

“Schools are not simply literacy delivering machines … they are also places of settlement, safety, and security.” – Dr. Fatima Pirbhai Illich

“When we segregate students for education, we prepare them for a segregated life. We have one world, one society, and we need to move it to be as inclusive as possible.” – Corey Hadden

“There is no greater influence in the classroom than the beliefs and actions of the teacher.” – Corey Hadden

“Our job is to meet the needs of all students in our classroom, meaning and emphasizing ALL. we are charged with the responsibility of educating ALL students.” – Corey Hadden