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I tell my mentor teachers, you can always count on me
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00:00:02.702 --> 00:00:06.072 if you move on to another school and you still need help.
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00:00:06.206 --> 00:00:09.242 I still will be there for you because I feel like
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00:00:09.609 --> 00:00:12.245 somebody did that for me, so I want to give back to them.
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00:00:12.579 --> 00:00:14.180 My name is Samantha Johnson.
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00:00:14.180 --> 00:00:17.317 I am a preschool teacher slash mentor teacher.
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00:00:17.350 --> 00:00:20.320 I work at the Masonic Haight, which is part of FACES SF.
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00:00:20.387 --> 00:00:20.653 You know,
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00:00:20.653 --> 00:00:21.855 I tell my parents every day,
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00:00:21.855 --> 00:00:25.125 don't just walk out the classroom and don't tell your child goodbye.
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00:00:25.125 --> 00:00:28.528 Look them in the eye and tell them Mommy and Daddy will be back.
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00:00:28.995 --> 00:00:30.830 Have a good day. I love you.
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00:00:30.830 --> 00:00:33.967 If I can see that and see you doing that, I see you're working towards
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00:00:34.067 --> 00:00:37.137 doing something and you're teaching your child something as well.
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00:00:37.170 --> 00:00:40.140 And I tell them if you do this and talk to them,
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00:00:40.306 --> 00:00:41.975 it's going to make a difference in a child's life
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00:00:41.975 --> 00:00:43.610 and it will make a difference in your life.
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00:00:43.610 --> 00:00:48.214 So just be very direct on what you want in your classroom.
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00:00:48.448 --> 00:00:51.484 Just let them know that, look, I'm here with your child every day
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00:00:51.718 --> 00:00:53.086 and I'm here to teach your child.
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00:00:53.086 --> 00:00:55.255 And I know you want your child to be successful.
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00:00:55.255 --> 00:00:57.290 So work with me and I'll work with you.
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00:00:57.290 --> 00:01:00.794 You know, just be very opened up to them and tell them they can.
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00:01:00.794 --> 00:01:02.429 You know, I'm going to keep in touch with you.
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00:01:02.429 --> 00:01:04.597 And I just think just communication is the key.
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00:01:04.631 --> 00:01:07.033 Just keep telling them that communication is the key.
 

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My days are a blend of guiding our curious three to five-year-olds through their daily discoveries and mentoring fellow teachers. Each morning, I collaborate with my little learners to set up our space, ensuring it's filled with activities that spark their current interests. Our days are structured around key moments like circle time and creative play, but I always keep an eye on their evolving curiosities and needs, making every day a unique adventure in learning and growth.

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