Life can be overwhelming some days. Many days I carry this guilt that I'm not being a complete human being because I'm so preoccupied with teaching. I always have something to do... and most days I have something pressing or urgent to do.
Some days are really rough, and it makes it not worth it. But today was a day that I will remember forever! Today has made teaching and the sacrifices and the emotional turmoil WORTH IT.
Today two of my students who have really been struggling, smiled and laughed in class. They were both engaged, they enjoyed the lessons, they both did work. Without going into too much detail, I cannot begin to describe how significant this is. One even gave a fist pump after class! I seriously almost cried. I'm emotional in general lately... but this just moved me, that these kids ENJOYED LEARNING today. And at least for today they were happy, in my safe little classroom. Today they were SEEN and ACKNOWLEDGED by others. It just made me feel really really good.
After school, two other students came by to say hi, and they made me laugh. I have the best job in the world, and I'm so glad that these moments happen to remind me of that.
Some days are really rough, and it makes it not worth it. But today was a day that I will remember forever! Today has made teaching and the sacrifices and the emotional turmoil WORTH IT.
Today two of my students who have really been struggling, smiled and laughed in class. They were both engaged, they enjoyed the lessons, they both did work. Without going into too much detail, I cannot begin to describe how significant this is. One even gave a fist pump after class! I seriously almost cried. I'm emotional in general lately... but this just moved me, that these kids ENJOYED LEARNING today. And at least for today they were happy, in my safe little classroom. Today they were SEEN and ACKNOWLEDGED by others. It just made me feel really really good.
After school, two other students came by to say hi, and they made me laugh. I have the best job in the world, and I'm so glad that these moments happen to remind me of that.
