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hurtbs
♀ 10866
Member # 10866 |  Posted: 7:39 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 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 BW Him XSAWH
DDays 2006, and then numerous more
Divorced 2012
"In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate." - Asimov
"Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you." - Ovid
Posts: 15606 | Registered: Jun 2006 |
jrc1963
♀ 26531
Member # 26531 |  Posted: 7:48 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 2013 | |
Awwwww That's nice.
Me: BSO - 48
Him: FWSO - 71
DS - 15
D-Day - 12-11-09,
R - he finally came home
Your life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Posts: 25633 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: Florida |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 7:50 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 2013 | |
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 54367 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
scaredyKat
♀ 25560
Member # 25560 | | Posted: 8:04 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 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-62
HIM-SAFWH-65
Damn autocorrect is responsible for the silly errors, sorry!
Posts: 5423 | Registered: Sep 2009 | From: In my head |
hurtbs
♀ 10866
Member # 10866 | | Posted: 8:06 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 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 BW Him XSAWH
DDays 2006, and then numerous more
Divorced 2012
"In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate." - Asimov
"Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you." - Ovid
Posts: 15606 | Registered: Jun 2006 |
jrc1963
♀ 26531
Member # 26531 | | Posted: 9:18 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 2013 | |
I read books to students who throw chairs and desks at me.
Me: BSO - 48
Him: FWSO - 71
DS - 15
D-Day - 12-11-09,
R - he finally came home
Your life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Posts: 25633 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: Florida |
click4it
♀ 209
Member # 209 | | Posted: 10:43 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 2013 | |
aw...this is why I am glad there are still teachers like you. 
Me: 42
Two boys: 18 and 15
Divorced 12-13-05
d-day 10-02-01
Laughter will cure life's ills. Have you had your laugh today?
Posts: 25681 | Registered: Jun 2002 | From: California |
h0peless
♂ 36697
Member # 36697 | | Posted: 10:45 PM, September 4th (Wednesday), 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. [This message edited by h0peless at 10:47 PM, September 4th (Wednesday)]
Posts: 2739 | Registered: Sep 2012 | From: Baja Arizona |
tushnurse
♀ 21101
Member # 21101 | | Posted: 7:33 AM, September 5th (Thursday), 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: FBS
Him: FWS
Kids: 16 & 18
Married for 22 years now, was 16 at the time. .
D-Day Sept 26 2008
R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
Posts: 11654 | Registered: Oct 2008 | From: St. Louis |
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