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hurtbs (original poster member #10866) posted at 1:39 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Every once in a while, you get a reminder of why you teach. Today, a student came to talk to me rather sheepishly. She told me she might have to switch her Math class which could mean she would have to switch history to accommodate. She asked what other periods I teach. I let her know and then also told her another teacher taught the same class and she could also switch to that section.
"I would hate to see you go to another class. You're so great to have in class, but I understand."
she then said, again sheepishly, "Is it okay, Ms. Hurtbs, that even if I Have to change classes I can still come talk to you? History is really hard for me, but I really like the way you teach it. You explain things really well."
I nearly hugged her. Sometimes, you get a good reminder of why you teach. Such a sweetheart.
[This message edited by hurtbs at 7:40 PM, September 4th (Wednesday)]
Me - 40 something. WXH DDay 2006, Divorced 2012
WBF DDay #1 9/2022 #2 11/2022
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 1:48 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
MovingUpward ( member #14866) posted at 1:50 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Lionne ( member #25560) posted at 2:04 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Wonderful...something you will keep in your heart always.
Especially when you read one of those articles that complain that we work only nine months and get paid too much! 
Me-BS-71 in May HIM-SAFWH-74 I just wanted a normal life.Normal trauma would have been appreciated.
hurtbs (original poster member #10866) posted at 2:06 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
@scaredy - wait, are you saying that you don't work 9-2 only 8.5 months out of the year and just read a book to students? 
Me - 40 something. WXH DDay 2006, Divorced 2012
WBF DDay #1 9/2022 #2 11/2022
Single
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 3:18 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
I read books to students who throw chairs and desks at me.
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
click4it ( member #209) posted at 4:43 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
aw...this is why I am glad there are still teachers like you. 
Me: 45
Two boys: 20 and 17
Divorced 12-13-05
d-day 10-02-01
Laughter will cure life's ills. Have you had your laugh today?
h0peless ( member #36697) posted at 4:45 AM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Sometimes you need a reminder. I just made my third CPS call since last Monday this afternoon. I know they were all the right thing to do regardless of mandatory reporting laws but it always feels wrong.
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 1:33 PM on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
That is awesome Hurtbs -
History is one of those subject where the teacher can make it or break it. I had 3 super awesome history teachers, I was Lucky!!!
Keep on doing what you do!!!
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
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