Teachers Make a Difference

I have to say I am starting to feel guilty for not blogging every day as I did last year. Last year, I blogged each day…..this year I push myself to write an entry every two weeks or so…..

…..Not to worry….my enthusiasm has not diminished! I still love my job!  Each day is a new adventure….yesterday, my phone was ringing off the hook….today, my phone was silent. I could write about what I do each day, but this isn’t about me….it’s about the 250 students that we serve, daily. Its about the 25+ staff members that are learning that teaching can be very challenging, yet very rewarding!  

Yesterday, I was told of a child that began to cry when she was picked up at the beginning of the academy. Today, I witnessed a child become upset when she was told she may no longer be able to attend due to transportation issues.

We don’t want to see tears. We don’t want to see children upset. It just goes to show that teachers really do make a difference in the life of a child. In 16 short days….a total of 48 hours, the teachers have built a relationship with the children that makes the children want to come each day.

Each of the teachers, both classroom and support, have had many successes. I cant wait to see what May looks like…..however, I have said this before…..I don’t want this time to pass too quickly….

People often ask “Why do you think you are changing the world.” or “How do you know you are changing the world.” It’s simple….take a walk down one of the hallways with me and I will point it out!

Carpe Diem!

-Amy