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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Great Kids - Jan
You may not know, and I won't go into detail, but I had an unexpected surgery this week. Usually if I am going to be out it is planned and I have everything lined up for the sub. I like to give my students a heads up that I am going to be gone and it is usually for no more than a day. We had our fall break last week. Before we left, I gave the students a detailed outline of what we would be doing in class when we returned. This unplanned absence has really thrown me off. Luckily, I am friends with the substitute teacher who was placed in my class. We have been in contact through text. Today she told me how good my classes were. She said that my class is the only one where the the kids actually wish their "real" teacher was there. She said that usually she gets "YES! a sub", but in my class it has been "Where is Mrs. Dilbeck? Is she OK?". I feel that this shows that my students know that I truly care about them and in return they enjoy my class and care about me.
Hi Jan, I hope you are recovering well. You really do have great kids. That is such a touching post. Being a caring person and a teacher is rare, but it is truly the right way to be. I hope that my students will feel that way about me one day. So many students are excited to see their teacher out because they don't enjoy them, I'm sure this has an effect on learning . Keep up the great work and get plenty of rest so that you can get back to your great kids.
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ReplyDeleteI to was out this week and was completely unexpected…I had already group my students in small before my unexpected absents. I hope that my students did not create too much trouble for the substitute and our expiations will be met for their upcoming mock job interviews.
I am so happy to read this post. You have made quite an impact on these students. They have good behavior for the sub and they miss and care about you. Behavior breeds behavior!
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Jan sorry to hear about your surgery. I hope all is well and wishing you a very fast recovery. It is nice to hear that you have made a positive impact on your student and that they too are wishing you a quick recovery and return. GOOD LUCK!!
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