OR#3: A Bittersweet Farewell


My dear students,

It is with an aching heart and a tear-filled eye,
that I bid you a bittersweet farewell, adieu, good bye.
You have each made this first year for me exciting and fun,
Not to mention that I can honestly say you've taught me A TON.

You taught me that I am just as human as you,
and although  I'm your teacher, I can make mistakes too.
You have taught me that my patience is my most valuable virtue.
Especially on the days where I was tempted to just "Severus-Snape" you.

I hope that I managed to engage you in at least a few of my lessons,
and that you learned the importance of confidently asking your questions.
I want you to know that each of you hold a special place in my heart,
even though next year, each of us will begin class an invigorating fresh start.

I hope to see you all chasing your dreams in the coming years.
To shower you on your graduation day in happy, proud tears.
And know that you'll keep dreaming and achieving your ambitions.
And possibly following in my footsteps to train the world's "newest editions". 
With Love,

the "cool, but weird" Mrs. Johnson❤

Comments

  1. Lorylyn BaileyMay 3, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    As we approach our last few days with our students, this poem speaks to me greatly. Our first students will never know how important they were in our growth as teachers. I look forward to a great many years of "new editions," and hope that each year these new students urge the poetry that those of my first year have.

    I am curious, did you share this with your classes? Though they may find it corny, it means so much to share with them the impact they have had and the hopes that one may have for them.

    This was a lovely post, thank you for sharing.

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  2. Jen CoslettMay 7, 2017 at 4:44 PM

    This is exactly what my heart was saying to each of my students as I watched each class leave the classroom for the last time last week! These first classes that we had the opportunity to touch, and who most definitely touched us and shaped us, will forever have a place in our hearts. Thank you for putting into words the exact emotions related to the last days of our internships. Your words here demonstrate the depth of the relationships you formed with your students. This ability to create relationships will continue to be a tremendous asset to you. I wish you all the best!

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  3. UnknownMay 8, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    Very sweet, Chay! I will share this with the students. They will miss you dearly!

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  4. Katie CramerMay 11, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Love, love, love!!! Beautiful poem, Chay. Love the idea of encouraging your students to follow in your footsteps! I'm glad Ms. Sorensen shared this with your students too. Lovely!

    P.S. Cool new format for your blog!!

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