So my 5th period class has been a challenge for me this year. The degree of differences in learners is astounding. I have refugee students who don't speak English, way below 7th grade level learners, at grade level learners and two kids with severe medical issues like being diagnosed with being bi-polar, severe ADHD, Anxiety Disorder and Defiance Disorder. (I know!!!) Throw in behavior issues from other kids and BAM! Mrs. Laniel has a higher potential of 'losing it.' (!!!!)
In fact, this is the class that has made me cry...in front of them...seriously. I am not proud, but it just happened.
Then today a miracle from one of the students occurred that made me cry, but in a good way.
Here is what I read when I was grading our projects. Her theme was on 'Having Heart':
Things Mrs. Laniel DoesDear Mrs. Laniel,
I feel sympathy for how the class treats you. Here are some of the things you are and that you do.
1: You give me hope!!!
2: You are brilliant!!!
3: When something goes wrong you are always there to help!!!
4: You are confident!!!
5: You are the definition of heart!!!
Mrs. Laniel you don't ever go with the flow because you are the flow. You are the reason I never give up on things. I only do this because you never give up on us no matter what we do.
Sometimes I don't get why people would want to steal from you lie to you or even make you cry. When I see you I think wow! I wish I could be more like you because you are {GENEROUS,SWEET ,NICE, AND YOU WORK HARD FOR US} .
If a class ever made me cry or stole from me I would go crazy- maybe even quit but you are just so wonderful! You never give up on us.
I'm thankful for what this student sees...I am on a definite count down for summer, but this sweet miracle helps me keep my perspective. :)
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