Why this blog...

I am the mother of the three most talented, intelligent and beautiful children ever to live on this earth. I am also privileged to be married to the most wonderful man! He has added three additional talented, intelligent and beautiful children to our family! I have a job that I mostly love, a wonderful education, a beautiful home, marvelous family, and I have the privilege of belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have been greatly blessed in my life, but I sometimes forget that. So, I decided to create this blog as a way to remind myself of all the many blessings and miracles that surround me. (I'm also terrible at keeping a journal- so this will be something for my kids to enjoy as well.)

I hope you enjoy what you read. I would love to hear what you think!

Deanne

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Why I Teach

 


With the Utah legislature passing legislation that diminishes the worth of a public educator, sets up those who home school their children well for increased government regulation, and subsidizes the already advantaged parents/students at the ultimate expense of those more in need (students with disabilities, single parents, etc.), it is tough to remember why I teach...

It doesn't help when I also have some really challenging kiddos whose behavior tests my patience every class...

Then I receive this message from a student who is leaving my school (living with dad now, so switching schools.):

"Hello, I will not be there on monday. and i jus wanted to tell you thank you for everything you’ve done for me, you know how everyone talks about that one teacher that changed their life. that’s you for me. you’ve changed my life because you truly were one of the best teachers i’ve met. so thank you. and i know that especially this year i’ve been a very difficult student lol. thank you for dealing with my bs and being so kind and talking me through things. and talking me through them. anyway i’ll see you later thank you!"

So thankful that this young woman was willing to send me this message, to tell me just what I needed to hear!

This is why I teach!
 

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