An old student announced a major career win on FB, and when I added my congratulations, they thanked me and commented, "your courses and kindness did a lot to shape my goals." That felt so wonderfully validating to hear--a reminder of good things I did in the past and hopefully will again. Also because when I think of this student one of the first things I remember is their kindness and brilliance.
Pic: Max after he treed a squirrel (Kylo, I think). And just like that (IYKYK), Max looks like a big kid. There's still some puppy in his eyes and that infantilizing (yellow with polka dots!) harness Big A got him, but mostly grown up.
6 comments:
Nice picture of cute puppy.
Ahhhh my heart just exploded on your behalf! What a validating and satisfying thing to hear from your students. Well, I'm not surprised. I bet every one of your students feels the same way, but you just don't hear about it!
Thank you, Gillian.
Nicole--what a lovely thought! Thank you. I certainly try to do my best.
I'm glad you're having a good semester.
It's so great to get communication from students who let you know how much you meant to them! Way to go!
Steph--me too (fingers crossed).
NGS--thank you :)!
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