Staying Focused

During this morning’s commute I heard a story on the radio about a local soldier who will be receiving the Purple Heart today. He was seriously injured while deactivating an explosive. While his bravery, valor, and dedication are certainly contributing factors in the decision to award him such a prestigious medal, his ability to intensely focus on the job at hand with a huge number of life-threatening distractions taking place simultaneously must also be a characteristic of his personality. I hope that I can maintain focus on the best educational interests of my future students in the midst of all the events of a typical school day. Knowing that my future students are learning and experiencing new things will be all the commendation I need.