Back to School encouragement for all teachers
Jul 23, 2017 2:28:22 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 23, 2017 2:28:22 GMT
Last month a former student contacted me on FB and asked me if I could attend her 20th high school reunion. She was in town and wanted to touch base. I had her as a fourth grader in 1988. She was an amazing kid and of course I remembered a lot about her. So today I went to meet her at their second day of the reunion at a park. It was just like talking to an old friend I hadn't seen for years. She is a chemist in Chicago and doing just fine. So amazing to see her all grown up (at age 38 
). When she started telling me about her brother, she reminded me that I had told them that I grew up in Omaha and went to school in Lincoln and where her brother lived was close to my dorms. That kid had an amazing memory, for sure.
So I just wanted to pass along to all of the teachers and school employees who will be going back this fall to remember that you do make a difference and that kids will remember you and what you say for years to come. I know that beginning of the year is stressful with changes (too many) and added responsibilities for kids who might not have the support they need at home. Your class size, room, and grade level really don't matter (in the long run). What the kids really remember is the relationship you have with them. Best of luck in your new year!
). When she started telling me about her brother, she reminded me that I had told them that I grew up in Omaha and went to school in Lincoln and where her brother lived was close to my dorms. That kid had an amazing memory, for sure. So I just wanted to pass along to all of the teachers and school employees who will be going back this fall to remember that you do make a difference and that kids will remember you and what you say for years to come. I know that beginning of the year is stressful with changes (too many) and added responsibilities for kids who might not have the support they need at home. Your class size, room, and grade level really don't matter (in the long run). What the kids really remember is the relationship you have with them. Best of luck in your new year!
One of our teachers was writing her memoirs and her computer crashed and was not fixable. We took up a collection and bought her a new laptop. She was thrilled. 
We have some exciting changes at our school for the fall, so I do look forward to what will happen.