There are moments in my life when I know that I have made the right decisions in my life thus far…
Today, I received a hand delivered gift and card from the parents of one of my students.
Jamie-
Wow! Where do we start?
Thanks for the great role model that you have been for and to (insert name here). (and teacher, too, of course!)
You have gone far beyond teacher/student – somehow, you have managed to be a great friend as well. You have encouraged and advised, empathized, chastised, shared, taught, and also supported her and been a great help to us (her parents) in raising (insert name here) and forming her value system and moral compass! We are so blessed to have you in her life! (as is she!)
Thank you so much!
We appreciate you and applaud you!
Signed Her Parents
(Thanks to you, too, Mike!
)
Wow! Where do we start?
Thanks for the great role model that you have been for and to (insert name here). (and teacher, too, of course!)
You have gone far beyond teacher/student – somehow, you have managed to be a great friend as well. You have encouraged and advised, empathized, chastised, shared, taught, and also supported her and been a great help to us (her parents) in raising (insert name here) and forming her value system and moral compass! We are so blessed to have you in her life! (as is she!)
Thank you so much!
We appreciate you and applaud you!
Signed Her Parents
(Thanks to you, too, Mike!
) There have been MANY moments during my five years as a high school teacher where I have wanted to throw in the towel. But then there are moments like this. Moments where I know I have made a difference. Moments where I know I was in the right place at the right time.
As this group of young women move on I have many thoughts that fly through my mind — pride for who they are and all that they will accomplish in their lives, sorrow that they have to grow up. But I also think about where I am in my life — this crossroads. I’ve yet to determine where my life is going, where this path is going to lead…
One thought, courses through my mind over and over, “How can I give this up?” Teaching at this high school. Being the yearbook adviser. Loving these girls more than life itself. These have been my dreams for so long.
How can I give this up?
you can’t. stay with me forever
You can always go back.
As hard as it may be, you have to look forward and think about all the other young lives you have the potential to touch. There are wonderful students everywhere and God has a plan. There’s not a doubt in my mind, these won’t be the only students you’ll find hard to leave! Good teachers always have a hard time letting go. Much like parents.