07/03/2023
“Never underestimate the difference you made and the lives you touched.”
This wind chime is one of the many lovely gifts I received to celebrate my retirement from teaching.
With all of the ups and downs… challenges, frustrations, worries and tears… laughter, play, explorations, hugs, high fives and smiles…during my 18 years of being a teacher, a mentor, a team member, a coach, an advisor, I can look back and honestly say I made a difference.
I look back with confidence in knowing that changed and touched many lives.
**Not only the lives of the students in my room but also the adults too. I think about all of the parent conversations and emails or encouragement and support. I think about all the in service, faculty and team meetings, the hallway conversations, the copy room chats- and depending on the day was supported by some the laughter and jokes, then other days tears and hugs too.
Not matter what we do, remember it ALL MATTERS.
We’ll never truly know how our actions and words will impact someone else.
Be intentional with it all… and never underestimate those moments, big and small. They all add up and they make a difference.
Have a MAGICAL MONDAY everyone!
