End of the year teacher present.
@onecutehoneybear (938)
United States
May 23, 2007 9:37pm CST
Yesterday I got several presents from my students for end of the year teacher gifts.
The one in particular that really stuck out in my mind was one from a little boy in my class. He's a hand full at times and he has some behavioral problems. I love him to death though cause he can be a great kid if he chooses to.
His mom gave me this gift, she told me it was not the "normal" end of the year gift. When I pulled out the card and present it dawned on me what she meant. She bought me a pair of binoculars. She said it was because I saw the good in her child even through his behavioral problems.
I wanted to cry (yes, I'm a little emotional right now I think its due to stress!!). She realized that even though there were times I had to send him home and we had several conferences with her that each time he did something wrong I could find 2 things he did right that day. With other teachers that he had they just told her all the bad things her son was doing and never anything positive.
Only hearing the bad about your child is very hard. Parents need encouragement when it comes to a child with some behavioral problems. Though I am moving in a few days, I think that boy has forever changed my life in the way I see kids.
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@kgwat70 (13387)
• United States
25 May 07
That was such a wonderful story and glad that you loved the child and obviously the child and his parents loved you as well. It is nice hearing something like, especially since I am an instructor and work with adults with behavioral and physical issues. It is a good feeling to know that they appreciated your efforts and helping their child. I am sure you made a difference in their lives and vice versa. Congratulations on being a good teacher and making a difference.
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@swapw07 (247)
• United States
25 May 07
I have really enjoyed hearing your story. What it says to me is that a lot of times parents don't know how to educate their kids and they need the support of teachers. I think it's vital that you took time and assisted the child. Many teachers may see it as troublesome to take their time out and look after the kid, but teachers like you will get the child and come to you later in life to thank you personally I'm sure. Who knows, you might have saved a future criminal through your actions! Obviously it's important for the parents to teach their kids but you've done your part and I'm happy for you!
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@onecutehoneybear (938)
• United States
25 May 07
He told his mom that he loves me and I'm his best friend because I'm not always angry at him like the last 2 teachers that he had. I thought to myself well I'm glad that he can see that he can be loved even in through and in his behavioral problems.
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@creematee (2810)
• United States
25 May 07
It's so great that you touched that little boy's life. I bet that it meant a lot to him, knowing that you are willing to go the distance with him. How sweet of the mom to recognize your determination as well.
((((((((((HUGS))))))))))to you!!!!!
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@ajmccrary1986 (454)
• United States
25 May 07
Bless your heart! I don't blame you for being emotional. I can tell you really love your students.
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@onecutehoneybear (938)
• United States
25 May 07
It's killing them and me that I'm moving away. Even the parents didn't want me to go and asked if they could have my address and phone number so we could keep in contact.
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@KissThis (3003)
• United States
25 May 07
This year my son was able to get a teacher like you. I hope you realize just how important you are to a parent. I loved and appreciateed everything that she went out of her way to help my son with. At the beginning of the school year there wasn't a day that went by that he didn't struggle to behave and not act out. But his teacher took the time to help him have a better day. There weren't enough words in this world for me to express how wonderful I think she is. I am sure that is how that mom felt as well. We need more teachers like you. You must be doing a wonderful job.
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@onecutehoneybear (938)
• United States
25 May 07
I just posted on your discussion, before I realized that you had posted on mine. LOL.
I hope that you find the perfect gift for her. There isn't a lot of teachers out there that go out of our way for our kids. I'm not just saying that because of me but this child had 2 teachers before me who gave up on him and couldn't control him cause they wouldn't take the time to show him "positive" attention. So he would take any kind of attention that he could get even if it was negative attention.
I don't understand why people want to teach and then not take the time to help their students grow. Whether its through learning or through emotional/behavioral/mental growth. Not every child is going to be your perfect straight A student. Some children need a little more help. Thats why you are the teacher to help them in whatever aspect you can not just in the with their education.
Ahh don't get me started on horrible teachers!!
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@Rickrocks8 (1751)
• United States
24 May 07
You sound like a wonderful teacher, and someone who should be teaching. I bet you love your job too. We could really use more teachers like you at our school. We have a few bitter mean ones that just need to go away. You should be very happy and proud and never forget that gift. Because you will get your share of kids with issues in this day and age! Enh\joy your summer!
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@onecutehoneybear (938)
• United States
25 May 07
I don't understand why teachers are bitter. They chose this profession. If they don't want to teach go back to school and get another job. Do they think they are doing your child a favor by being there and being bitter? Nope, your child is better off with someone who doesn't know a whole heck of a lot and is loveable than someone whos bitter in my opinion.
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
29 May 07
Aawwww!!! That was just cute. I think teachers do make alot of differences in students's lives. Good job, then!!!
@texasclassygal (5305)
• United States
24 May 07
That is wonderful, when my daughter was in high school she had the hardest time with your cheerleading coach, when it came time for the end of the year I went out and spent a little extra and got her a nice bracelet in appreciation of all the extra time she took with my daughter and how she worked at making her the best, my daughter said her teacher cried when she opened the present. Made me feel wonderful, the next year she made an effort to come up to me and talk to me after games, something she had not done the first year my daughter was in cheerleading, I was unsure if it was the extra effort of the gift or the thought that made her realize that we cared about her.
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@castleghost (1304)
• United States
24 May 07
That was such a thoughtful gift. My fiancee has a child like this. It is hard to find teachers that take the time to see the good in the child. You always get to hear about what the child has done wrong but you very seldom get to hear what good they have done. Its nice to see another teacher is out there that really does care. I wish there were more.
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