Mary’s
Minute
“A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to
light the way for others.”
~Mustafa
Kemal Atatürk
“We cannot
hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own.”
~ Ben Sweetland
There is not a day that goes by that I do not admire the
work of Perry Central employees. I know
that what you do is not easy. I know
that you work very hard – your jobs are mentally and physically draining. You are constantly asked to do more with less. Most of all, what you do has incredible
potential to make a difference, and with that comes with a lot of
pressure. Our students count on
you. They know that you will get them to
school safely, that you will give them honest answers, that you will prepare
them for their future, and most of all, that you will always care about
them!
It worries me when I think of the first quote in that the
work you do is consuming. I don’t want
anyone to burn out, and I know that you sacrifice yourself for our students. I
draw encouragement from the second quote, knowing that by lifting your students
up, you gain strength. Your path is made
bright because of the light you give to others.
What you do matters!
Today and every day, I hope you know your efforts are appreciated. It is not possible to show you the
appreciation you deserve, so my hope is that by lighting the path of others,
you feel the light within you that can give you strength.
Thank you
for all you do!
Mary
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