This is my teaching metaphor for how I see myself as a teacher. A guide for all those who depend on me who are out exploring or resting on the shore.

2. Teaching is like
Being a lighthouse to me.
Standing up front and tall
For all my students to see.
Guiding their way
Making sure they all stay clear,
Of obstacles up ahead
There is no need to fear.

3. I will help lead my students way
But let each make their own path
We can get through this together
We can all do the math.
Figuring our coordinates
Finding where we stand
Forward in the dark or light
Apart or hand in hand.

4. There are so many directions
Out in the wide open sea
So much room for growth
So many places to go, to be.
Take any course you like
Explore from shore to shore
Always remembering where
You’ve seen your lighthouse before.

5. From ship to shore you will travel
Exploring the grounds you may
Finding your own direction
Gaining knowledge everyday.
Knowing I stand sturdy on the rocks
Never changing where I am
You can always come back to find me
I will guide you the best I can.

6. Watching you all from a distance
Or seeing you on my shore
The accomplishments you have made
Hopefully have you wanting more.

7. I will do my best to guide you
Shining my light far or near
Anyway I can help out
I will always be here.
Each knowing what to expect
Knowing we will soon be parting ways
Support is what is needed
Through the good and the bad days.

8. So if my students run into a problem
You only see fog up ahead
Look for the light to show you
A way out of the fog instead.