Comments on: Not Giving Up : Part II

By: Kristina Brooke aka Mom on the Rise

Kristina Brooke aka Mom on the Rise — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:34:51 +0000

When I was teaching, I realized that the good educators- the ones who really make a difference- are the ones who most get emotionally invested. This story is so sad, but touching. I have been there- trying to save a child who doesn’t quite know how to be saved…

Hugs!

By: BOSSY

BOSSY — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:41:09 +0000

You are the greatest — this world needs you, only cloned times a million.

By: Childwoman

Childwoman — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:13:58 +0000

I hope she comes back, and is fine. You are an amazing woman and doing a great job..

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:02:03 +0000

You are one of those special people who are meant to touch many lives.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:42:21 +0000

Aww…shit.

By: Woman in Transition

Woman in Transition — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:21:33 +0000

She’ll be fine. She will. You watch.

Silent prayers for you both.

By: Miss Britt

Miss Britt — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:36:56 +0000

Kelly, this sounds so… simple. Or something. Not worthy of how profound the post is.

But I’m always so grateful that you share this with us – with me and others. As a parent, I NEED to see the other side of education.

So, thank you.

By: anji

anji — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:32:11 +0000

I know. Where I work we send kids home where they get to watch their parents get high every night. And there’s nothing I can do. Beyond my scope. About 60% of my students are FAS. And they’re given a shitty deal from the get-go.

The best education you can give her, you have. You told her you aren’t giving up when others have. It’s what she needed to know. Reading, writing, history, math… that can all be learnt at another time. But for that day? You gave her the best lesson ever.

That’s what we do as teachers.

By: Cazza

Cazza — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:01:57 +0000

Never fear friend, if you’re not giving up, then how can your student fail. It won’t be logical that way, especially when she has never forgotten.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:59:22 +0000

Education IS like this. You invest. And sometimes students still fail. In spite of your best efforts. When it happens, I always feel cheated. And feel bad that they didn’t take advantage of the time I gave and the care I showed for them. Some people don’t want to be rescued. Never fear, however, I don’t believe she’ll ever forget.