Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[WLWildlife]

3 Games:
Hide and Seek with the littles, especially when they were young
Triominoes
Words with Friends

Funny/Whimsical things:
Goofy- always making mistakes with good intentions, but always oblivious to it
Chip and Dale- always playing tricks on Donald
Angry Donald- his temper tantrums always make me laugh

 

[PollyannaMom]

In honor of...

Today's Topic (Fri, 11/21) - 3 teachers you're grateful for (your own, your kids', a friend or family member who happens to be a teacher...)

 

[PollyannaMom]

Having been a substitute teacher for many years, I was really grateful to all the regular teachers who included us and made us feel like a vital part of the team! I was lucky to work in schools where this was the norm, as I know it's not true everywhere.

Grateful for all my math teachers in junior high and high school, because they made me feel so confident in my abilities and taught us to treat math as a game, not a struggle.

Grateful for "out of the box" teachers who didn't feel limited by their subjects - like the English teacher who had the big pull-down maps in her room and made us find the settings of all the books we read!

 

[NannyBeBe]

1. My first-grade teacher Miss Pike. That was in 1951. I can still see her sweet smile. She was so kind.
2. Mrs. Hope Foor -- my high school English teacher. I love all aspects of English because of her.
3. My high school Home Ec teacher. I don't remember her name, but she taught us the basics of cooking, setting a table, sewing, etc., and also taught us manners. I think of her every time I set a holiday table.
4. I would also like to mention my two daughters who are teachers. Their dedication and love for their students humbles me every day.

 

[slo]

Happy Friday Friends

#1 - MY HS BAND TEACHER/DIRECTOR - He was one of the greatest teachers I ever had. He was a no nonsense guy and you were nervous your first year with him. He ran that class and marching band like the military and demanded discipline. There’s no way he could get away with how he was today and you know what….no kids complained and no parents complained. Today, parents would be going to the school board complaining he wasn’t gentle enough and was to harsh I’m so glad I grew up when I grew up.

#2 - DD27’s HS CHOIR TEACHER/DIRECTOR - She really brought out the best in my DD’s singing voice which is absolutely beautiful. She even got her to have voice lessons with a retired Broadway performer, which was by invitation only.

#3 - DD22’s CURRENT ANATOMY PROFESSOR - She’s young and teaches anatomy in a way that keeps the students really engaged. This is at a doctorate level, so this class is at the highest level. This teacher is inspiring my DD to be a professor along with working in a hospital after she graduates in 2 1/2 years. She wants to teach future doctors in a way that will really help them learn anatomy, which can be very challenging when you need to know every single little thing inside the body.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

By my faith belief, Jesus.

All the children over the years of various ages that God has blessed me to learn from and grow on faith with.

A church choir director who encouraged all to come together in praise to God as we also supported one another. Those years really were such a blessing.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

My mom - She's now retired, but over the years she taught PE, Health and middle school Science. By the time she was retired, she was National Board Certified in all of them. She's had a lot of insight over the years for thing involving my own kids. During her PE years, she even coached some school sports...even filling in as the middle school football coach for one season.

My first real voice teacher - She trained and taught at Juilliard before retiring to the private sector. She was in her early 70s by the time she entered my world. She, herself, trained under a Metropolitan Opera great whose portrait still hangs on the walls of the Met. In fact, I had a freak out moment a couple of years ago when I was watching HBO's The Gilded Age and she was mentioned by name...like that's part of my legacy! In any event, I had to audition to be taken on for a trial period and then pass muster during that month to become a permanent pupil. I was 12 when she started working with me and wound up as the only child she ever agreed to train. I believe I even needed references. Thankfully, the lead mezzo for the state's opera company (worked with me in elementary during our school talent shows) as well as the opera company director (previously met with me and had an offer on the table for the Met's children's choir back when I was 10) served as my recs. The impact she had on my singing life was tremendous. I'm starting to dust off the performance version of me so that I can try and get back into it professionally by the time DD17 graduates. I miss the stage! I actually sang a bit last night and could hear her in my ear for a bit.

Several of the girls' teachers - The girls have had several exceptional teachers that it's impossible to pick just one. From their health sciences teacher who used to be a pro footballer in the UK and their physics teacher who has a love of crazy socks while also running a class that gets the University of Texas - Austin college credits, to the English teachers that have made them appreciate the subject more and so many others.