11/02/2022
Watts Up Wednesday!
Today I had the privilege of visiting a local elementary school to participate in “Career Day.”
The school brings in different parents and adults who represent different careers or community heroes. This can help students relate to the wider world while tying what they learn to real life applications. I got to visit with students from almost all of the first grade classes of the school, which was a ton of fun. First graders would be an incredible energy source if we could harness it, haha!
No school visit would be complete without a fire drill. It was just as loud as I remembered!
After describing a normal day, the appointment process, and the way I get to help others, we opened the floor for questions.
My main take away:
Our future is bright! I believe that the greatest sign of intelligence is asking great questions, not just knowing answers. These students delivered! The children asked so many amazing questions about solar, the Sun, and just about anything else that popped into their minds. Although we didn’t get to the bottom of what happens if the world stop spinning, or what is the middle of the moon made of, we did talk about how solar panels work for families like their own.
We talked about what communication is, how it helps me help other people, and why learning in school is so important in so many jobs.
It was a real treat to get to meet them, and to invest time and effort in the school system.
I can’t wait for next year’s Career Day, and I hope I get invited to meet another group of wonderful students!
Thank you to the faculty and staff of Pelham Road Elementary School for inviting me to visit. Such an outstanding school and leadership!