Jake and his favorite teacher EVER
In the front of the class
At the back of the class
Everywhere at all times
With eyes in the back of her head
Your teacher
She stays up late to grade your test
He gets up early to plan the lessons
She dedicates her thoughts, her hours, and her day to one goal: You
He wants more than anything to see it in your eyes…
Questioning, reflection, acceptance, passion, feelings… but ultimately understanding
She does all of this not for a paycheck (she would quit) not for the fame (no one knows her name) not for the compliments (parents are not always kind) not for the hours (but maybe for the summers off)
He does it because he was called to be a teacher
She was given special gifts to listen, to laugh, to understand, to teach, to care, to love
Your teacher
May God continue to bless him with the gifts of compassion, empathy, and leadership but most of all the ability to truly listen to the heart of every child
May God rest His strong and gentle hands upon her shoulders so that she may have the strength to give the most needed gift to each unique child
May God embrace her daily and let her know He walks with her into that classroom
May God keep and bless him all the days of his life
Your Teacher
Lori,
I loved this article!! I agree with your son, Mrs. Shircliff is the BEST teacher EVER. Thanks for acknowledging these people who do this job, definately for the love of children and not for money. I know from volunteering/being an assistant that this job is one that requires much patience and love for children. The hugs and smiles you receive from the little ones, far outweigh the monetary value that is placed on a job. Mrs. Shircliff is awesome and I feel blessed that Olivia had her as a teacher and now I have her as a friend. Keep up the good work, you are doing a wonderful job yourself.
Have a great night,
Kellie