Showcase Friday: Alissa The Educator

What's your top 5?
Empathy
Developer
Restorative
Positivity
Includer

How do you see them playing out in your life?
I see them playing out in my life every day! I love people! I love being relational and building people up. I grew up as a military child which meant I moved around a lot. I basically had to learn how to be relational in order to make friends. I have always been empathic with people. I want people in my life to know I understand who they are and that I care about them. Growing up I wanted to be involved in everything and hated being left out of anything. My parents and family have always called me a social butterfly. Presently I am a teacher so everyday I am working with kids teaching them not only academics but social and emotional skills. I am teaching them how to be responsible and communicate with those around them. I am speaking into their life reminding them that they are unique, strong and still learning and growing. I am also speaking and sharing with their parents. I actually love this part of my job because I love seeing the growth and change of their children throughout the year.

What's your favorite theme?
My favorite theme is Includer! I don't want anyone to be left out and want everyone to feel loved, secure and accepted! 

What's the one theme that "gets in your way"?
Empathy because I love being able to empathize with people but there are times when I have to take feelings out of situation and that is hard. I have to try really hard to not always "wear my emotions on my sleeves." 

How has knowing your top 5 empowered you to live a more authentic life?
Knowing my Top 5 has been amazing! It has empowered me to know that I am in the right profession and that I can utilize my top 5 to build relationships and succeed in my career. It has also allowed me to see the purpose in my own life. I know the things I am passionate about and what my strengths are so it's easier to know when i am in a team situation where I excel and how to communicate that to others. I highly recommend everyone to find out what their strengths are!

Want to be featured?  We would love to showcase you!

Haven't taken Strengths yet? Click here 

Like this post? Comment below!

---