Kevin HearneFeb 24, 2023
I just got an email from a former student of mine from 2003 who said my class was the only part of high school that didn’t suck (which made me sad she had such a rough time). And then I ran across this dedication in a book I just picked up. So I am thinking about how teaching is often a thankless job—especially lately and especially in Florida—and wanted to say to anyone who’s teaching:
1) sometimes kids thank you later
2) thanks for helping kids through the rough time they’re all having now
Show threadSinclairLewis [Minnesota]
@kevinhearne These words hit hard as my son finishes his student teaching. He’s training to be a HS English teacher. His student teaching is occurring in a school where most kids are ESL and a hallway incident turned into a murder. He came home that day and said, “I’m not going to quit.” All he wants to do is help kids read and write, and therefore to think more clearly. It’s a struggle every day. Thank you!
Feb 24, 2023 at 11:13pmWeb
Show threadKevin HearneFeb 24, 2023
@SinclairLewis It is indeed a struggle. An important one that society doesn’t appreciate or value enough. Thank him for sticking with it for me?
Show threadSinclairLewis [Minnesota]Feb 24, 2023
@kevinhearne With pleasure.