The end of the school year is always bitter sweet. Saying goodbye to the children that I have developed close relationships with over the past ten months is both satisfying and sad. Satisfying, because I have done my job in moving them on to the next stage of their lives, yet saddening because, well, I am saying good-bye.
The last day of school was a whirlwind! Between trying to complete report cards, packing my classroom up for the summer, and entertaining my students without books, paper, or supplies, I managed to complete a file full of paper work, meet with my principal for a one-on-one meeting, and attend the end of the year honors program at which I was awarded Teacher of the Year by my colleagues. I was so tired by the time this honor was bestowed on me that all I could say was "Thank you."
I am sincerely flattered, but I honestly think that any one of my colleagues deserves the title just the same. At times teaching can feel like a thankless job and all our efforts are done in vain. My colleagues (a talented group of characters) are not only my friends, they have become my teachers. They share their expertise, ideas, and resources with me and each other daily for the sole purpose of improving our school for our children. I am amazed by them all! I am grateful to have a job that I love, coworkers who support each other, and time off to reflect, relax, and learn. I know this summer will bring all three.
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Congratulations!!!
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