With Thanksgiving now behind us all, I like many people of all denominations and faiths, try to prepare for the holiday season. I am mindful of this as a public school teacher to be respectful of others beliefs and not judge those who are of different faiths.
My commitment is to the student. I strive to help each student realize his or her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. My commitment is also to the education profession. The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service.
Wow, big words....I say all of that to let you know that you can rest assured your child is in a great school. Richland has a wonderful diverse population of learners. It has parents that care and want to be involved. It has a principal and staff that is devoted to excellence. I am grateful to be part of its faculty.
Last week a child in my class, shuffled up to me and very sweetly said "We have an activity scene under our tree." I smiled at her, not sure yet what she meant. Then she said, "And my momma let me hold the little baby Jesus." What she said truly spoke to me. She was telling me about her Nativity Scene under her Christmas tree.
I hope this time of year is full of precious moments that you will hold dear.
I hope not to get too caught up in the hustle and bustle, the material world.
Some of you know, I am not only a teacher, but a songwriter.
Here are a few of the words to a song that I wrote recently.
"The best gift for me is not under my tree.
It's not something I can wear for folks to see.
I'm not asking for fine, diamonds, pearls or wine.
That's not on my list this Christmas time."
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