In many of my classes, I stress to students the importance of considering their future and offer assistance with college or career plans. Midway through my student teaching placement I was fortunate enough to receive this letter from a parent:
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From the same student I also received a thank you card. This is what he wrote inside:
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Knowing that I have an impact on students is a powerful thing, and inspires me to continue my teaching practice to be the best teacher I can be.