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Teacher Krista

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We were all enthralled when Krista shared her adventures as a new teacher. Her biggest memory of her young students – They always had sticky hands!   Besides the jokes and cute stories, a very distinct edge could be seen.  Here was a young woman who was going to make a difference in the lives of the students she taught.  May I share with you, the story of who inspired her.

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Teacher Krista –  #653

Today our story is about a young teacher, on the last day of her first teaching assignment.  I sincerely hope that her words bring back memories for you, of a beloved teacher somewhere in your past.

Krista wrote – “Today felt a lot like the last day of seventh grade. Only this time, I got to be on the teacher end.

            “In seventh grade, my teacher, Mr. Heitmann, created a classroom community that I never wanted to leave. I always hoped that one day I would be able to do that for my students.

            Today, between their tears and mine,I realized that I do have the ability to create that classroom community. It’s within my power to do so.”

Krista went on to describe her emotional exit and the goodbyes and selfies; the promises to be good, to be smart, to be special.  You could just see the little children gathered about, reaching out for a last touch or hug or whisper, promising to remember always.

Krista concluded her story by sharing, “I left my students with a quote of Mr. Heitmann. It’s what he said to my seventh grade class, some ten years ago –

‘Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.’ “

Thank goodness the world has teachers like Mr. Heitmann, and now, Miz Krista.                                                                     

P.S.   

Krista will leave soon to teach in another land across the sea. How fortunate are the students who will be touched by her and inspired by her words and her example.  The world needs all the Kristas it can get. 

[Show #653]

Filed Under: Advice and Encouragement, Love and Kindness Tagged With: happy children, Inspiration, life lessons, teachers

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