Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Reason #5 Marielle – A student returns


I was at school late today and it was rewarded in a surprising way. It has been an exciting day.  Pierre and Gabriel came into my last class today which was an awesome way to end my school day.  It got even better!

As I was working at my desk, a girl came into my classroom. I walked toward the door, curious.  It took me a minute to recognize her as a student who was in my class last year, but hadn't come back to French II this year because she moved to Colorado. She came by to let me know that she was going to be in my class again. I was so happy to see her and she was happy as well.  Last year she was one of my timid students, so sweet and hard-working.  What joy it will be to have her in class! 

Marielle then said that her sister was going to be in French I!  Yeah!  How exciting it is for me when siblings come into my classes.  That opens up the opportunities for them to talk at home and one to support the other.  Marielle said that she still has her notes from last year. Her sister then came in and has the same beautiful smile. She also seems to have the same sweetness. How wonderful it will be to have her in my class. I am so happy she chose French. 

In the end, Marielle gave me a hug and said “It is so nice to see you.” That warmed my heart and as I told her “À demain.” all I could think about was how thankful I was that she came back to French.  

I am now filled with a new excitement for myself, her, and my class. We have new opportunities for community with what she has to contribute
This is why I teach!  

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