Something Else to Think About

When I was in elementary school, I loved our assistant principal so much! Now here I am, a 24 year old graduate student, and I get to do my practiums at the school where she is now principal. I just found out that she is retiring- boy, does that make me feel old! And sad. Rumor has it that one of my 5th grade teachers will retire this year as well. I don't know; it just makes me sort of sad. It's like these were these constant people who made such impacts on me as a person and in my career and who knows how many other students admired them in the way that I did as well? This is just going to ramble. Point is, I feel lucky that I was able to have her as such an influence and that I will get to work with her, even for just a little bit. I just have the best memories from when I was in elementary school, particularly kindergarten & 1st grade. I think this is part of the reason that I have always wanted to become an elementary school teacher- to create the same wonderful environment that I had, working on art projects, learning how to love reading, enjoying the holidays and making good friends. Without a good school staff, it just can't happen. Here's a huge thank you to all of those teachers, aides and administrators who have always helped me to love school!