Last Minute Gifts

Did you ever have one of those teachers? You know, the one that had a bad name around the school for being mean. You were scared to death to step in that classroom on the first day of school. But then you discovered something. This teacher could actually teach! Discipline reigned in the classroom, so everyone could get down to the business of learning. You also discovered that this teacher could be a lot of fun, as he/she found new and unusual ways to get the point across.

I was blessed with more than one such teacher in my days. I still remember some Shakespeare and calculus thanks to them, even though I don’t use it every day! My daughter has a severe disinterest in science and was scared to death of her science teacher this year. She has now found out that if you work hard, there’s so much to be learned from this teacher. My daughter is finally inspired by science!

Our teachers are such a gift, especially those really good ones! Be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their hard work, sacrifice, and love of teaching.