Learning From TOMS.

Teaching history at a high school for the past twelve years, I have encountered a diverse array of fashion choices - most of which I choose to steer clear.   But starting last year, I noticed that many students were wearing a new brand of noticeably simple shoes called TOMS.  My students taught me about the "one for one" program, in which TOMS guarantees that for each person who purchases a pair of TOMS - they will donate a pair to someone in need.  It was such a simple and amazing idea that  I was quite inspired. I bought a pair for myself. 

It is yet another example of how "teaching" most often means that we are just learning.  I love teaching here at NBHS, because it has a great community of folks who care about things bigger than themselves.  This job never seems like a job when the students remain some of my best teachers. 

TOMS Shoes, and Students who care: 
Inspiration? 
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