Conversations concerning the status of today’s classrooms and their day to day operation are not few. They don’t often contain much brilliance or even hope. As a substitute teacher, I’ve had the good fortune of being able to teach, from time to time, rather than monitor and manage behavior. However, this past week’s experience was huge!
I have to tell you that my chest rose and beamed with delight as I witnessed student after student fully engage their studies and revel in, of all things, LEARNING!!! I kid you not! They were alert, excited, interested, and even responsive! The day was simply magical!
This very special yet unassuming school sits right in the midst of Prince Georges County, Md. Parents, administrators, faculty, staff, and students, when you read this, don’t take your brilliant beam for granted. Continue to strive for excellence. Excellence, in turn, will continue to exude from your halls and walls! It will be a most pleasant fragrance for the soul. In the end, you will be an attraction that draws others to you. Perhaps, dear school community, you’ve earned a place in history for “such a time as this.” I want to personally thank you!
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