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Monday, February 11, 2008

Oh goodness...


So I officially almost broke down and cried at my school today. I never thought the students would get to me but they did today. It was kind of embaressing after the fact, but one of the girls wrote me a sweet letter afterward. Here is a exerpt: "Miss... I know this may sound weird and I don't know why but you have helped me to see things differently. Thank you!"

I wanted to cry after she gave me the note. You see, Maria is a 14 year old from Argentina who has been in and out of gang activity. She is a bright girl who finally got out of the gang life and wants to be a lawyer. I don't know why but ever since she came into focus she and I have just clicked. It's amazing and it's little notes like this that make all of the "not so fun stuff" worth it:) Anywho, just thought I would share this little story with you. I have been learning a lot about my teaching and myself but it brings new and great things each and every day!!
P.S. the caption to the photo says: "I had no idea aspirin came in such a large bottle."

6 comments:

Pauly said...

Yay for Miss Jamie! I knew you would rock as a teacher when you taught me about meandering streams!

Brooke said...

Good job, Jame! Hang in there! Love you!

mikensi said...

jamie! i found you off of a friend of a friend's page.. hehe. i'm so glad you are on blogspot! i love it, lol! your apartment looks great!

Lauren said...

What a cool experience!! That doesn't surprise me at all; I bet you are shaping kids into awesome future adults right and left! :-)

Brooke said...

Jamie, I tagged you so go to my blog to see what you need to do. You need a new post anyway!

Karen said...

Jamie,
WOW!! You're busy! Your job sounds really neat, though. I hope all is going well for you.