When I was in Grade Three,
I had to change schools because my family moved a whole FIFTEEN MINUTES AWAY!
Life as I knew it was
over. I would never see any of my friends again, and I surely would never make
any new ones.
My third grade teacher was
so amazing. Knowing I was having a hard time accepting this, she threw me a
wonderful little going away party and gave me a very thoughtful card, which I
still have to this day.
When I finally moved, I
came home every day after school and cried on my parents’ bed until it was time
for bed. {I was so hard done by}. But my parents were obviously very worried,
so they spoke to my new teacher about it. I remember her going out of her way
to introduce me to people who happen to still be some of my best friends today.
It didn’t take much longer
after that for me to realize that the move was one of the best things for my
family, and I’m so happy they made me stay and tough it out at my new school.
When I was on Pinterest
this morning, I came across this picture and my story came to mind.
So teachers, keep in mind
that the smallest act of kindness can stick with your students; because
although I knew from day one that I wanted to be a teacher, these two ladies
inspired me to be a great and caring teacher.
Ms. Wilder and Ms.
Ford-thank you!
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