Dear St. Joseph Families,
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! You know, some teachers are like second moms or dads, from whom students experience all the warm fuzzies. I think fondly of my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Granger. Without an aide and 26 kids, she wiped every nose, tear, and bobo. She let you always pick the book you wanted and let you sit in the teacher chair to share it with the class. You got a big kiss on the cheek at the end of the year. Not every teacher is wired that way. One that comes to mind for me was my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Lawson. Man, did I think she was tough. I was in her class the last year of her teaching career. Every year, students were concerned as to whether or not they’d have her. What was odd is that the 4th grade students didn’t like her but the 5th grade students would always come back to greet her each morning.
When I found out I would have her class, I was bummed immediately. I learned quickly that she had no time for foolishness. I made an A- in behavior because I clowned around once. I realized by the end of the year that she was holding me to a standard that allowed for me to show dignity and self-respect at all times. I even got a warm hug at the end of the year from the woman who I thought lacked all bedside manner. Teachers are different. Still, they love their students. They love them in the way they feel called to love them and love them in the way the students need to be loved. It is never flawless or perfect. Still, I am grateful for the example that I had from Mrs. Lawson and others through the years. I pray that your children, whether soft or stern, receive the love from the teachers at SJS that they need for their life-long formation. Happy teacher appreciation week! St. Joseph, pray for us.
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