Mary’s
Minute
"What a teacher writes on the blackboard of life can never be
erased." ~Author Unknown
Teachers make a difference - we say this over and over, and I cannot
thank Perry Central teachers enough for the difference they make. I had a powerful conversation that made me
think about this phenomena. Connie Holm
and her mother spent a lot of their summer with her ill father in the hospital.
During this time health professionals constantly were reminding Connie of the
difference she made in their lives. Connie's mom asked, "Did you teach
every doctor and nurse in this hospital?"
Connie shared that the experience was humbling and also provided an
opportunity for reflection. Connie wondered/worried what memories past students
held that might not be positive. I assured Connie that she should not worry,
but her insight really made me think.
Our interactions with people matter; we leave an impression. What we say to people, what we do for people,
the way we make people feel - leaves a lasting impression. Each time we
interact with others, we hold a metaphorical piece of chalk. We hope that we leave people with positive memories, but we also have to take responsibility for the potential negative impacts we may have. Personally, it is pretty scary! What memories are we writing? Thank you to Connie for sharing her insight,
and especially to Connie and others for making a positive difference in our
students' lives.
Have
a great week!
Mary
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