Today I was encouraged by one of my 15 year old students and by a vetern teacher who has taught for 25 plus years and I am so grateful for both that God sent my way.
I love teenagers. I think they are so unique. I love watching them and seeing them become into adults. I appreciate all they are handling and trying to learn. All this to say, they are not the most thoughtful group of people I could teach. I know elementary kids love drawing teachers pictures, making them things, bringing/buying them things, saying I love you, etc. It is just their nature. Then, by high school, it is just not cool to do those things anymore. I am not complaining and I understand I chose this. However, it makes me appreciate any encouragement they give me SOOO much. Today, my sweet student R.G. who is always bubbly and laughs at any corny joke, wrote me a note that said" hey miss hall I like you and this class so much. this class is the best!:)" She also drew a baby chick. Ha! Very sweet and very much made my day!
Another fellow teacher I mentioned who has taught for 25 plus years encouraged me by saying I am doing a good job. I respect her so much for how long she has been the profession when so many leave early so this meant a whole lot to me today--just the kinds of things that make this Monday not so "monday."
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