Thank you Letters From Students

Posted by Debbie DeSpirt May 27, 2008

As a Substitute Teacher, I am in an array of schools throughout the year, as I prefer the flexibility of choosing my own schedule. However, at times, teaching part time can become lonely as there is limited connection with the school community.

Today was one of the days that made me be thankful for being a part time teacher. For the past two days, I taught a wonderful primary class and at the end of the day I received several written thank you letters. Often at the end of the day, my students will verbally thank me but the letter is an added treat. Thank you letters from students tell me that my one day is very important in their lives.

As a teacher I can connect with them in the moment of now or just aimlessly go from class to class. As I teach in the now, my purpose is for them to learn something new. Today, as I asked my students what they learned, one student replied, "I learned how to ask for things nicely". A simple comment as this tells me I made the right decision to be a Substitute Teacher.