The Wild Card Quotes

“You have to teach standards; that’s a given. But standards don’t determine how you deliver the content—and it’s your delivery method that drives engagement.”
― Wade King, The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough

“Life isn’t supposed to be about doing the same thing over and over again.”
― Wade King, The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough

“Every child’s metaphorical hand includes one very important wild card—a person whose influence is unpredictable and whose qualities are uncertain.”
― Wade King, The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough

“Because in the game of life, children have no control over the hand they are dealt. You, as a teacher, are the wild card that can make a difference in your students’ lives.”
― Wade King, The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough

“If you want to create magic, you must NEVER settle for “good enough,” because that’s what your students will become.”
― Wade King, The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough

“Enthusiastic teachers can build strong relationships with students because they see each child as a separate human being. They don’t teach a classroom—they teach individuals.”
― Wade King, The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough