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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

This is why I teach

Chloe is a dear, special girl who I taught last year. As a teacher, you're not meant to have favourites, but there are always a few kids that make an extra impact on you. Chloe is one of them.
She handed me this note in the corridor after school today with a shy smile.
It's when I get little notes like that from the kids that I realise why I teach.
I love to watch kids learn.
I love to watch them grapple with new and tricky concepts and then *finally* 'get it'.
I love it when they truly enjoy coming to school everyday, and knowing that the culture we create in our classroom influences that.
I love knowing that the kids feel loved and supported enough by me to miss me the following year, even when they have a fabulous teacher and are completely happy at school.
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1 comment:

  1. reniSunday, September 05, 2010 3:39:00 AM

    i love this. i used to teach, but now i've taken an administrative role in my school. i blogged about my own little note that a former student gave me ... http://browneyedperspective.blogspot.com/2010/02/this-isnt-your-exs-love-note.html. i am always excited and giddy to find bloggers who are teachers, advocate for children and family services. kudos to you and your kiddos at school.

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