"You better not leave right now, Ms. Sample. I'm serious!" My student, Monique, is one of several of my students who share that same sentiment. The don't want me to make any sudden moves with regards to my career and my future at this school. I must admit that hearing that makes me smile because I feel like I've really positively impacted these students.
Monique is one of the sweetest and cutest students and holds a special place in my heart. In the short time that I've gotten to know her, she's let me know how glad she is that I've come to this school and that I'm the only positive is something that's seemingly so negative. She's really working hard to pursue her education and she's committed to achieving that goal. She's very focused determined to get out of high school to provide a better quality of life for herself. She loves her family and you gotta love that.
Shaunda, Monique's friend, is also a sweetie, who is supposed to be having her first child any day now. She's still pregnant and her baby is very stubborn. She was due on October 3rd, however, she's in good spirits and is patiently awaiting the arrival of her bouncing baby boy. I had the opportunity to talk to her via text message tonight and she's doing well. I call her baby Tyrone...lol
My students are a constant reminder of why I do this job. I adore all of them and my heart breaks for the students that don't take their education seriously. I really do want the best for them and hope that in some small way, I've impacted their lives in the same way that they've impacted mine.
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