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Last week, I announced to several classes that this would be my final year teaching at LFC. Yes, after a mere 6 years of teaching, I will be resigning in May. However, I do not want any of you to think, nor entertain the thought, that I am resigning because of you, my students.
You honestly are the reason that I, and many other teachers, joyfully show up daily. Your energy fills me with even greater energy. Your desire to challenge yourselves with language learning is truly wonderful and constantly reminds me that nothing is too great for our amazing brains. Your desire to make a difference in this world, no matter how small or great, inspires me profoundly. It is the only world we have, and if we can take care of it and love each other, we can live on it longer.
Finally, because you show up, I always want to be the best teacher I can be. Many educators agree that teaching is not just a job. It truly is a dedication and investment in fostering relationships, challenging you beyond the classroom walls, truly believing in you and your potential, and so much more.
Besides Spanish, I hope you take three more things with you this year: diversity, tolerance and gratitude. Diversity because it makes us all better. Tolerance because it is through understanding and respect of others' cultures, ideas, opinions and attitudes that we learn to coexist and keep peace. And gratitude, because it is through our daily doses of gratitude that we find great happiness.
Please know that I will definitely be 100% present with you and for you until the end of the school year. I am quitting LFC, not you. I care about each of you greatly, and as my former students did, you also fill my heart with immense joy.
Los quiero mucho, chiquitos.
Sra. T
