Dalton Sherman

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Run time: 08:56 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMLOnSNwzA   Posted on YouTube: August 22, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: September 10, 2008 By DU Member: LWolf Views on DU: 595

 
This is a speech given at a large "back to school rally" held by the Dallas ISD. Many districts around the nation are using it as the school year opens.

The speech DOES help focus us on the reasons why we are teachers, and our purpose in the classroom. Which is directly at odds with much legislation, and with many federal, state, and often district mandates.

Inspirational speeches are great when the nuts and bolts of action are behind them. Hypocritical when they contradict established policy.

Dalton says he "wants to be the next Obama." I can see that; he's well on his way, lol.

He did not write this speech. It was written by the Dallas ISD. He has quite a bit of experience in public speaking. He's not just a random pick out of a classroom in the district, lol. Still, it's enjoyable to watch. It IS inspirational. Here's a link to a news article about him:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/082308dnmetdalton.44598c.html

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. Wow

Thanks so much for this. :)

[LWolf]

2. You're welcome.

I'm glad you found it, lol.

I know it's not the obsession of the moment, but it's certainly noteworthy. ;)