A really nice thing happened today...
 I kept on him, and got some good stuff out, but always knew that there was a ton more to him that I didn't get to see. And I frequently told him that, with a smile. The following year he moved on to a teacher who didn't see that hidden spark. I know his year was not as great, and made sure to keep in touch with him in the halls and on the playground. A few years later his baby sister was in my class. She was sweet, struggled a little, but had a great personality, and I always knew she'd do well in life, too. There was a third sib in between, but I never worked with him. I chatted with him in the hallways, and always liked him as well. They are living with their Mom, and she works really hard for not a lot of money, but sure raises great kids! I have tons of respect and admiration for her too. Today the youngest, the girl, "graduated" from my elementary school. Her whole family came to celebrate, and they stopped by to see me. It was great to catch up, especially with the oldest brother. I'd always really had a good feeling about him. He's about to start university...Fine Arts. He's saved up and worked hard and is covering it himself. He's won some junior art awards, and has had several pieces shown by the local arts council. He's being featured at a festival this summer too. I am not at all surprised. And with all this great stuff going on for him, he took the time to bring me a thank you card. He thanked me for helping him get such a good start in life. I nearly burst into tears. I've had a really tough year this year. I've got several kids with huge issues who seem to find life harder with each passing day, and I've tried to be there for each one of them. It's been draining, and I find myself counting the minutes to summer (I just need to rest). But this visit completely energized me. It's so nice to hear someone you always cheered for is doing well. And how nice of him to come and thank me! |
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| How wonderful! I hope you get your well deserved rest this summer. Bless you for helping and molding all of those children. I don't know how teachers do it! |
That was so super nice  Lucky boy to have you and his mom being there for him. |
| Tracie, it has to be nice and fulfilling to see the impact you make on a students life years later. |
How rewarding for you!  Knowing that you have made a difference in a life--WOW! As a teacher of the young ones--you don't always see the 'results' of all that you have poured into them and your belief in their potential. Good for you! I taught second grade for 10 years and I applaud all of the wonderful teachers who give so much to so many!Enjoy your summer--you deserve a good rest!! |
| That's wonderful. You have such a difficult job, days like that must make it all worthwhile. |
| Tracie that is really a touching story. If you made a difference in just one life you have made an amazing contribution to society. It is nice to know that you made that difference.  |
| Tracie, you're one of those special teachers. The kind that really makes a difference in a kids life and will remain in their memory forever. Thank you for being that kind of person. You story touched me too. I once read an amazing story in Readers Digest of this one impoverished area in a major city. It was noticed that unlike other areas that were in the same situation there was one small pocket in which the students from that area achieved huge accomplishments in life. Researchers wanted to know what was it about this area that produced doctors, lawyers, teachers , and other professionals where everywhere else close by, children were failing school. It was discovered all those professionals shared the same teacher in high school. It showed one special teacher can make a difference in a persons life. Marianne |
| Did this bring tears to anyone eyes? Sheesh, all teary eyed here. That one special teacher somewhere along the way can truly change a child's life. It was so nice of him to take time to let you know. Great job, Tracie. |
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