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!
