tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post79208073086606643..comments2023-12-24T08:35:08.509-05:00Comments on Pissed Off: One Thing I MissPissedoffteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-33023002698730920962012-01-15T22:08:34.325-05:002012-01-15T22:08:34.325-05:00Stuff like this is what it's all about. That&#...Stuff like this is what it's all about. That's why I miss the kids, too. I once had a student from Grades 6-8 who had self-esteem problems, but he was a WONDERFUL student, and I was so fortunate to be a witness to his growth for 3 years. He was (is) a very talented artist, & he designed a poster that said, "Stop your whining & start your winning!" He had come to that point in 8th Grade, & he came back to visit as a happy, confident high schooler who was doing well.<br /><br /> Sigh. Isn't this what teaching is all about?ReTiredbutMisstheKidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-74131140774443344702012-01-15T17:11:28.868-05:002012-01-15T17:11:28.868-05:00I like the kid's attitude. Admire students who...I like the kid's attitude. Admire students who take responsibility.NYC Educatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188066345722781723noreply@blogger.com