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calimary

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34. Wow! That's GREAT! Sounds like it's well-deserved. You really made a difference.

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Thu Sep 27, 2012, 09:22 PM

Sep 2012

And somehow our teachers are being demonized and chiseled in their pay and benefits...

Our teachers deserve MUCH better than that. My daughter's kindergarten teacher had a canvas bag she carried around with her books and stuff - and on it was inscribed the saying "I touch the future. I teach."

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A letter I received from a former student: [View all] Are_grits_groceries Sep 2012 OP

That's beautiful ,what a thoughtful person.... orpupilofnature57 Sep 2012 #1

Plant a seed ... Martin Eden Sep 2012 #2

This letter validated Are_grits_groceries Sep 2012 #3

Priceless Gift Martin Eden Sep 2012 #31

you are more than an inspiring teacher you are also a wise individual. iemitsu Sep 2012 #50

Music to the ears of every teacher. Congratulations on a job LuckyLib Sep 2012 #4

Reading this makes you feel that your life was worth living, doesn't it? You must be some teacher! secondwind Sep 2012 #5

You know, overall I'm pretty gloomy about the outlook for the future. Selatius Sep 2012 #6

That's one hell of a thank you note lunatica Sep 2012 #7

Teachers matter, in a big way... nradisic Sep 2012 #8

That's the "Nobel Prize" in teaching ... it can make an entire career feel worthwhile. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #9

That one represents the 100's you hsve touched over psychmommy Sep 2012 #10

The way I like to think about it............ left on green only Sep 2012 #11

the gift that never stops giving msedano Sep 2012 #12

What a lovely letter. Arkansas Granny Sep 2012 #13

what a beautiful letter. iemitsu Sep 2012 #14

Fantastic lukkadairish Sep 2012 #15

What a wonderful tribute and what a teacher you must be! beac Sep 2012 #16

That speaks volumes about you. reflection Sep 2012 #17

If he/she only knew... kag Sep 2012 #18

that's a teacher's paycheck right there. MindPilot Sep 2012 #19

Lasting effects on both teacher and student... liam_laddie Sep 2012 #20

That's why you become a teacher. I have one on my facebook from a former student too. Suji to Seoul Sep 2012 #21

I have been making a conscious effort Ms. Toad Sep 2012 #22

I had several inspirational teachers in my life. CrispyQ Sep 2012 #23

Wow. I love this. FourScore Sep 2012 #24

'Fixin' to' Are_grits_groceries Sep 2012 #25

and this is why we love teachers! RepublicansRZombies Sep 2012 #26

That is awesome. Congratulations! Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #27

How nice! MuseRider Sep 2012 #28

My grandson's Third Grade teacher is the daughter of both his father's and uncle's... Tikki Sep 2012 #29

Pfft! I'm sure e-teachers will have just as much of an impact. ;) reformist2 Sep 2012 #30

The two of you are now on my hero list. IADEMO2004 Sep 2012 #32

Teachers are my heroes DollarBillHines Sep 2012 #33

Wow! That's GREAT! Sounds like it's well-deserved. You really made a difference. calimary Sep 2012 #34

k&r Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #35

As a former teacher SteveG Sep 2012 #36

The one question I remember from my Biology student teaching days. ErikJ Sep 2012 #37

you made a difference!!! nice lunasun Sep 2012 #38

Wow, that's some letter and I'm sure you were so touched to receive it. kas125 Sep 2012 #39

What better reference could you ever wish for....... Smilo Sep 2012 #40

ooops, something in my eye again. Raster Sep 2012 #41

I have that same thing happening.. Cha Sep 2012 #44

Wow. Congrats! SunSeeker Sep 2012 #42

Very cool! XemaSab Sep 2012 #43

Awesome. I have a few of those myself that I should send out. nt Barack_America Sep 2012 #45

Twenty years later! Awesome Cha Sep 2012 #46

Truly, truly inspiring... MrMickeysMom Sep 2012 #47

Ya done good..... DeSwiss Sep 2012 #48

From a former student... eepatt Sep 2012 #49

a wonderful commemorative cartoon. iemitsu Sep 2012 #51

That is so impressive; makes it all worthwhile, I bet. babylonsister Sep 2012 #52

You Know What That Is? BadGimp Sep 2012 #53

Just a question... Ztolkins Sep 2012 #54

Yes. Are_grits_groceries Sep 2012 #55