How to Know You Make a Difference with Christie Thompson #LoveTeaching

<p>In this heartwarming episode, Christie shares one of the stories of how she knows she is making a difference. She also shares encouragement for the days when teachers fall short. For 21 years, Christie Thompson has loved teaching. She's a guidance counselor and teacher of the year for her school this year in Texas. As we continue to celebrate #LoveTeaching week, remember to share your story of why you love to teach.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e628">www.coolcatteacher.com/e628</a> </p> <div style= "background-color: #ffffcc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to</span> <a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/coolcat"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">advancementcourses.com/coolcat</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning!</span></div> <p><a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/courses?utm_source=coolcatteacher&utm_medium=influencer&tid=2938715&utm_content=podcast_feb20&utm_campaign=show1_02102020"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25060" src= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/button_look-at-courses-1.png" alt="Advancement Courses" width="196" height="40" /></a></p> <h2>Christie Thompson - Bio as Submitted</h2> <p>Christie Thompson, School Counselor<br /> <br /> A native Arkansan, I relocated to Sherman, Texas, to begin my 20-year teaching career and was awarded New Secondary Teacher of the Year for the district. I then taught English in Plano ISD and earned my Master's degree in English from SMU. I was voted Dowell Campus Teacher of the Year in