Appreciated Teachers

This one is about me, well they all are, but this time only me.

I just sent this email to fellow staff members.
I needed this.

Thanks to this amazing person in my life who happens to be a student.
I can't wait until August....well, I can. But, seeing her will make it a great year
right from day 1.

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HI Everyone-
Had to share...

Last year we lost a student, (name removed), to a charter school.
I was heart broken, such a great student and overall person.
We have kept in contact since her departure and last week she let
me know that she wanted to come back. She was really nervous. She
is currently a sophomore and knew that it would difficult to get back in
so late in the game.

She walked into my room at about 2pm today all smiles. I ran and gave
her the biggest hug.  She told me she had an interview and would be back next year.

Then came her tears and  the most amazing compliment I have heard in a long time.
She said they were happy tears. "I miss this place. I do miss my friends,
but I miss all of you...my teachers. You guys care about me, love me,
want me to succeed. I miss MY school. I'm so happy."

The came my tears.
That's what I call teacher appreciation, folks.
WE did that. WE are something important in this young
girl's life. WE have made a difference.

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
WE ROCK!
Lara T.