Mr. Tyrone Jones
Mr. Jones – A Teacher’s You Matter Story
Mr. Tyrone Jones is a Reconnections Teacher in Davenport, Iowa. He has been handing out cards to students and staff for quite a few years. Mr. Jones is from Pennsylvania where he originally learned about the You Matter Marathon and continues to spread the You Matter movement in Illinois and Iowa.
I gave a student a “You Matter” card and then received a teaching assignment at a new school. After I left that school, a new coworker met that same student at her child’s dance class and began a conversation with her. The student showed my coworker the “You Matter” card which I gave her. She carries it in her phone case.
A picture on the wall near his desk.
This is the sign near his classroom door. Letting students know they matter before they enter.
Heart Matters is Today
Stories We Love from the 2021 You Matter Marathon
Join YMM participants from around the globe as we share inspiring You Matter stories from the 2021 You Matter Marathon. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share your story of how a simple card with two powerful words – YOU MATTER – inspired hope, joy, and connection.
Date: Thursday, February 10, 4 pm EST
Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpduqrpj4sHdYa9hjkU8-kP9KlP2F2kZ-e
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link.
Can’t make our Heart Matters event –you can still share your YMM story on our website or FB page.
Thank you.
You matter.
Cheryl Rice, Founder
https://youmattermarathon.org/
