Current Connection 1.1

     In the Three Rivers Edition paper on Sunday, September 8th, 2013 there was an article about a teacher named Nathan Waggoner. The article is called "Searcy resident recognized for EMT teaching excellence," by Lisa J. Burnett. Nathan Waggoner is not only a teacher, but also a paramedic. He uses his real life situations as he teaches his students to become future paramedics. By teaching his students with this method, he is preparing them with all sorts of knowledge for their medical careers that are to come.  The article says, "He uses his real-life experiences as an emergency medical technician as learning tools to teach his students each week..." Using real-life examples in teaching students can help the students truly understand the lesson the teacher is trying to teach. Those examples can also open up doors to new thoughts and help them analyze those thoughts with a totally new perspective.  The article also says, "Waggoner said he loves seeing his students succeed inside and outside the classroom." Teachers everywhere should be proud of their students. Nothing encourages students more than to see their teachers proud of them in what they accomplish.  The text states, "Waggoner's experience off campus gives him a way to connect with his students." Connecting with students is the key to great success in their future. They will always remember the connections they have made in the past and apply what they have learned in the past to the future problems that they will face.  This article reminds me of my dad who teaches respiratory therapy. He works at the local hospitals on his days off or when the hospitals needs an set of hands. He uses his experiences to teach his students just as Nathan Waggoner does.  Nathan Waggoner's way of teaching his students should be the main example of educators around the world. He is putting forth his true effort in the goal of education. Because of his teaching strategies, there will be so many people who are assisted and even saved. That should be the main goal.