21 Quotes by Dave Burgess

If you can’t explain why someone should pay attention to what you’re saying, maybe you shouldn’t be saying it.

Pirates are daring, adventurous, and willing to set forth into uncharted territories with no guarantee of success. They reject the status quo and refuse to conform to any society that stifles creativity and independence. They are entrepreneurs who take risks and are willing to travel to the ends of the earth for that which they value.

Yeah, God forbid that we incorporate artistic elements and creativity into a class outside of the art department. Next thing you know, kids might start enjoying school and become well-rounded individuals.

It is your individuality and uniqueness that will always lead you to become the most effective teacher you can be.

Education shouldn’t be about raising statistics. It should be about raising and fulfilling human potential.

If you haven’t failed in the classroom lately, you aren’t pushing the envelope far enough. “Safe” lessons are a recipe for mediocrity at best.

I’m selling education... a life-altering product that can transform the human spirit and literally change the world one student at a time.

Sure it would be nice for society at large to put the proper value on what we do, but notoriety isn’t necessary for greatness or fulfillment.

Education shouldn’t be about raising statistics. It should be about raising and fulfilling human potential. Focusing on the stats leads to a lost perspective of what is truly important – the game.