IT’S WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY! 3 Ways to Show Gratitude
Support Judge Donald Johnson
Teachers have impacted you and your children’s lives in more ways than one. Maybe they inspired you to take a certain career path, always understood you, or were there for you or your child when it was needed. Teachers have a demanding job, so in honor of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5, let’s take some time to appreciate them. Here are three ways to show your gratitude this month. Donate school supplies. Some teachers spend personal funds to purchase school supplies for their classrooms. This expense can become costly, especially if they provide for multiple students. Donate unused notebooks, pencils, pens, or other school supplies to a teacher. Some teachers even have wish lists available if you want to purchase new items for their classrooms. They will appreciate your kindness, and the children who need these supplies will also be grateful. Write thank-you letters. If you had a teacher who impacted your life, or if your child has a favorite teacher, write them a thank-you note. Handwritten notes are more meaningful than ones you buy at the store. It shows you put in time and effort to create something specifically for them. You can write about a favorite memory you had with them or the ways they’ve inspired you. If you’re feeling extra generous, add a gift card to the note! A small message can go a long way in turning someone’s day around. Volunteer when you can. In addition to teaching in the classroom, teachers need to chaperone students during field trips, recess, lunch, and standardized tests. Contact your child’s school and see when they need volunteers to help with these activities. Teachers will greatly appreciate it because they will have a chance to take a break or organize their materials for the next class. Even if it’s just for the day or a few hours, teachers will appreciate the extra assistance. Teachers play a vital role in preparing our children for the real world. They teach them vital social skills and problem-solving strategies that will assist them as they age. So, let’s take some time to show appreciation for their dedication to our children.
I Am Running for the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal
I am Judge Donald R. Johnson, and I am running for the Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal. I am also reaching out to ask for your support. I have served as judge for 29 years, first with Baton Rouge City Court (1993–1999) before beginning my tenure with the 19th Judicial District Court in 2000. During the coming weeks I will elaborate on how my experience has prepared me for the appellate court. For now, allow me to outline my judicial philosophy: Integrity and Impartiality —You either have it or you don’t. Donning the judicial robe is not going to instill integrity in someone who doesn’t have it to begin with. Our entire judicial system is built on a foundation of fair and impartial treatment before the court, and integrity is the armor that prevents the court from succumbing to external political pressure, partisan influence or personal bias. It must be non-negotiable. Knowledge of the Law — I do not expect counsel to be at all times an expert in every nuance of the law, but I do expect it of myself. As a result, my juris doctorate education at Louisiana State University never really ended, and today I hold master’s degrees in criminal justice (2006), justice management (2008) and judicial studies (2009), as well as PhDs in criminal justice administration (2014) and judicial studies (2018). Judicial Temperament — If I did not hold counsel and all court members in the highest regard, I would not have remained on the bench for almost 30 years. I draw inspiration daily from your efforts to deliver justice for your clients, and I feel a deep responsibility to provide an atmosphere of universal respect and impartiality that begins with my own humility in the face of the momentous work we do. All too frequently those of us who have dedicated our lives to delivering on our nation’s promise of justice and liberty for all are being made scapegoats for social ills not of our making. Our defense against such attacks is the same as it ever was: We shall faithfully discharge our duties and conduct ourselves at all times with integrity and civility. This is what I stand for, what I have tried to deliver as judge and what I would hope you would wish to see represented on the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal.
On Election Day, Nov. 8, I ask for your support and your vote.
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