2009-2010

I start another new school year on Wednesday.

Now, I have been doing this for A LOT of years, so what makes THIS year special?

Maybe it's because EVERY year brings

new faces,

new personalities,

new challenges?

Maybe it's because I'm more prepared?

Maybe it's because we START in the new building?

OR,

maybe it's because I've FINALLY figured out

that they will learn

"in spite of us" -

YES, "in spite" of

everything we may offer,

every single student

will learn

what THEY need.

I have seen students completely WOW me with their insight.

I have seen students be prolific writers.

I have seen students express compassion and joy.

I have seen students become advocates

of important, compassionate issues.

I have seen students who will be the

leaders,

politicians,

doctors,

dentists,

nurses,

teachers,

PARENTS of the future.

I have seen students become

ADULTS

who I would be proud to call friends.

I am excited as to what is next.

As teachers,

we often don't recognize the

greatness

that is right in front of us.

Luckily, the students do.

We are fine for the future!