Professionalism

Professionalism is demonstrated through qualities that characterize a professional person in aspects occurring in and beyond the classroom/building. __Artifact 1 – Hoops For Heart __ Each year, the American Heart Association sponsors a school fundraiser called “Hoops for Heart.”I am the event coordinator for my school.This is not a duty or a requirement for me, but something that I feel very passionate about and truly enjoy doing.The American Heart Association funds medical research to fight heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes.I promote healthy living each day in my teaching, so encouraging my students to reach out into the community to help others is very rewarding to me.

//Hoops for Heart// is a fun event that includes raising funds through sponsors and then participating in an all-day basketball tournament during school.Students choose their own teams and I organize and officiate the games.Local businesses donate sports drinks and healthy snacks for the participants and the local newspaper comes to take pictures and run a story on the event!Prizes are awarded to all participants – but the real prize is knowing that you participated in a healthy activity in attempt to save lives!  I, personally suffered from a heart condition as a child; but I am completely healthy today because of the research provided by the American Heart Association. I share my story with my students in hopes of encouraging them to participate in this event and help such an important cause.Community service is a valuable lesson that I enjoy teaching my students and it’s very easy to incorporate into what I already do. I know that the reward of helping others is great for myself and for all of my students involved.

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