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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Blessed: Teachers Make a Difference

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and I am blessed to have had so many wonderful teachers in my life. 

I am equally blessed to work with some amazing, dedicated teachers as well. 




Looking back, there are two teachers that come to mind easily, with smiles and love. 

I remember that I was afraid. I never went to Kindergarten and I knew I would have to show what I knew. 

I wondered what the other kids, who did go to Kindergarten, knew. 

I remember sitting on the bench outside the office. 

The principal came out and sat next to me. Showtime.

I timidly recited my ABCs and I counted as high as I could. I even counted to 10 in Spanish, because I had learned it on Sesame Street. 

I was in.

Sr. Mary was my 1st grade teacher. She was the kindest, most gentle soul I had ever met outside of my own family.  I had the wonderful occasion to see her again, not too long ago. She took her hand and placed it on the side of my cheek, looked into my eyes and smiled. 



My heart was so full; it felt like it would burst. I felt like a child once again, hoping that I had pleased her with the adult I had become. I felt so proud to tell her that I had become a teacher as well. And I wanted her to know how loved she was. 



And then, in 5th grade, I had Mrs. Fraticelli. She was my English teacher. She was was stern, yet kind...a woman with tremendously high expectations for excellence...and thank God! She made me *want* to strive for excellence, because it was right that I expect excellence of myself. 



Thank you, Sr. Mary, and Mrs. Fraticelli. You made a difference...in this girl's life for sure. 




Who was your favorite teacher? Share a happy memory. 

12 comments:

  1. My first grade teacher Ms. White was amazing and I always remember her. So many wonderful teachers out there and what they do for kids is so important.

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    1. First grade teachers must be fabulous, I'm guessing. A room full of 6 year olds must be a hoot. There are some wonderful teachers out there. I'm blessed to have had some and I am continually blessed to work with them. I hope you're feeling better. :-)

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  2. What an awesome post! I think it is great that you want to highlight favorite teachers. They never seem to get enough credit!

    I just remember my KG teacher as the lady who made sure that I wasn't made fun of because I was small for my age.

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    1. That's great, Jennifer. I'm so happy to hear you had a KG champion. :-) Thank you for your kind words. It was wonderful remembering these teachers with such love. Hope you're having a good week.

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  3. It's so great that we remember our favorite teachers, even into adulthood!

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    1. It is wonderful to remember them, especially with such fondness. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-) I hope you visit again soon.

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  4. Aww, I had uniforms just like yours!

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    1. They were dandy, weren't they, Anna Belle? ;-) I hated them then, but in hindsight, it sure made getting dressed easy! Hope you're having a great week.

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  5. My mother is a teacher, and I see how hard the job is to do and feel like you are making a difference every day when there are so many mandatory tests and such these days. Hats off to you for being a teacher that strives to make a difference for their students.

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    1. Happy Teacher's Day to your mother. :-) We teach because we love kids and we believe in the power of education to inspire, challenge, motivate and level the playing field. And we love our kids. :-) Thank you so much for your wonderful words. They mean so much.

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  6. I believe my mom and my sister have been the best teachers. They inspire me, guide me, and i believe they have helped shape me into the person I am today.

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    1. What a great post, Jazmine. Thank you so much for sharing that. Family members are our first teachers. It sounds like you had two of the best. <3 Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)

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