Because of Mauricio
A moment with one student that shaped me.53 total reviews
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Amber, what a lovely teaching story. The loveliness is not from the ones who dismissed Mauricio, and many others like him, but for you and others like you who have stuck it out and found what real teaching is all about.
Good for you, and best of luck in the contest,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Amber, what a lovely teaching story. The loveliness is not from the ones who dismissed Mauricio, and many others like him, but for you and others like you who have stuck it out and found what real teaching is all about.
Good for you, and best of luck in the contest,
Rhonda
Comment Written 29-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Rhonda. I appreciate it, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you for those comments. I'm grateful I could be there for Mauricio, even though it was only for a few years. I hope and pray he's doing well, surrounded by people who love and value him. Thank you again for reviewing. Take care. :D :D
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I'm glad you were there for him, too, and you never know what seeds you sewed into that young man's heart.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
This piece is well-written and you can feel the passion in the words.
It resonates with me as well. I used to teach in England years ago and worked in schools for kids who needed additional help. So many get written off but the system doesn't work for everyone, sadly, and there's not the time effort and money put into figuring it out for the others.
All the best
GMG
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Hi there,
This piece is well-written and you can feel the passion in the words.
It resonates with me as well. I used to teach in England years ago and worked in schools for kids who needed additional help. So many get written off but the system doesn't work for everyone, sadly, and there's not the time effort and money put into figuring it out for the others.
All the best
GMG
Comment Written 29-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, GMG. I appreciate your comments, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. That is a devastating side effect of our system. Hopefully, one day we'll look back and see how we changed the system to support all students instead of casting them aside. It breaks my heart whenever I see colleagues doing this. Those are children,* and they need champions to guide them through life--not see them as a lost cause. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from karenina
It is very discouraging when administrators become so jaded their students are discounted as not worth the effort. Poor Mauricio badly needed YOU to come along. Who can say how your presence in his life changed his trajectory? How great to read about teachers who will not "fold" under the pressures of management. Hurrah for you!
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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It is very discouraging when administrators become so jaded their students are discounted as not worth the effort. Poor Mauricio badly needed YOU to come along. Who can say how your presence in his life changed his trajectory? How great to read about teachers who will not "fold" under the pressures of management. Hurrah for you!
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Karenina. I'm glad my story touched your heart. I'm so grateful I met Mauricio, and even though I've lost contact with him, I do think about him and hope he's living his best life, surrounded by people who love and value him. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
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Your story of Mauricio stayed with me through the day today. It's amazing what a little belief in someone can do to change their life!
Comment from PteGIJane
This is an excellent story. It demonstrates to me that you were destined to be a teacher. Your empathy and compassion seems to be a constant thread throughout your teaching career. You led by example that each individual student deserved a fresh start to be all that they can be. By engaging the children, you have excited them to want to learn more and to elevate their scholastic achievements.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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This is an excellent story. It demonstrates to me that you were destined to be a teacher. Your empathy and compassion seems to be a constant thread throughout your teaching career. You led by example that each individual student deserved a fresh start to be all that they can be. By engaging the children, you have excited them to want to learn more and to elevate their scholastic achievements.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, PteGIJane. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this story and I greatly appreciate your comments. I believe I'm destined to teach, too, and I'm beyond grateful I didn't run from this career. I love my starfish (referencing "The Starfish Story" poem), and I'm always striving to ensure they know they are loved, welcome, and safe when they step into my classroom. Last year, I called my class "dragonflies," so they called me their "Dragonfly Mom." Teaching is a passion and calling, and I look forward to many more years here. Thank you again for reading and reviewing. Take care. :D :D
Comment from prettybluebirds
It is good to hear from a teacher who truly loves her students. In grade school, I had one excellent teacher and one very bad one who made me want to give up. I survived it and am fine now. I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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It is good to hear from a teacher who truly loves her students. In grade school, I had one excellent teacher and one very bad one who made me want to give up. I survived it and am fine now. I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it so much. Yes, I love my students so much, and I'm thrilled it comes through in my story. I'm so sorry you experienced what you did in grade school, and I'm glad you're doing better now. Still, I wish you'd never encountered someone like that at such an impressionable age. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from Isabel Fontes
A very interesting story of a progression as a teacher.
I like to see that there are still those who fight for a system that tries to overthrow the "Mauricios" of this world.
A well-written and factual work.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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A very interesting story of a progression as a teacher.
I like to see that there are still those who fight for a system that tries to overthrow the "Mauricios" of this world.
A well-written and factual work.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it so much. Yes, I love my students so much, and I'm thrilled it comes through in my story. I've taught several "Mauricios," and they've all become near and dear to my heart, especially a kindergartener I taught two years ago. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from F. William Lester
Well done and kudos to you for sticking to your guns. There are so many children swept under the carpet because they are "Mauricio". Unfortunately, the onslaught of petty politics and other distractions make it difficult for people like you to reach their goals and many become jaded like Coach. Thanks for persisting and keeping your goals in sight. We need more teachers like you. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a wonderful day and stay well.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Well done and kudos to you for sticking to your guns. There are so many children swept under the carpet because they are "Mauricio". Unfortunately, the onslaught of petty politics and other distractions make it difficult for people like you to reach their goals and many become jaded like Coach. Thanks for persisting and keeping your goals in sight. We need more teachers like you. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a wonderful day and stay well.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it so much. Yes, I love my students so much, and I'm thrilled it comes through in my story. I've taught several "Mauricios," and they've all become near and dear to my heart, especially a kindergartener I taught two years ago. You brought up an unfortunate reality of our school system--one where our kids are seen as "data points" instead of *children.* I hope our system changes one day because they deserve so much more! Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
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You're very welcome.
Comment from anele;)
This made me happy! Happy that Mauricio made as much of a difference in your life as I'm sure you made in his. Thank you for your dedication to young students. I know teachers are spread so thin nowadays. Your work matters. I have such admiration for educators. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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This made me happy! Happy that Mauricio made as much of a difference in your life as I'm sure you made in his. Thank you for your dedication to young students. I know teachers are spread so thin nowadays. Your work matters. I have such admiration for educators. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it so much. Yes, I love my students so much, and I'm thrilled it comes through in my story. I've taught several "Mauricios," and they've all become near and dear to my heart, especially a kindergartener I taught two years ago. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from estory
I think this is a great example of how we should never dismiss people right off the bat; everyone deserves a chance, and if we stick with the discipline, tough it out through the thick skins of these troubled kids, we can get somewhere in their education. It also speaks to the truth that even if we can get to one kid, it is worth it for that one kid. estory
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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I think this is a great example of how we should never dismiss people right off the bat; everyone deserves a chance, and if we stick with the discipline, tough it out through the thick skins of these troubled kids, we can get somewhere in their education. It also speaks to the truth that even if we can get to one kid, it is worth it for that one kid. estory
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, estory. I appreciate it so much. Yes, I love my students so much, and I'm thrilled it comes through in my story. I've taught several "Mauricios," and they've all become near and dear to my heart, especially a kindergartener I taught two years ago. We need more teachers who will tough it out and look beyond the thorns of mistrust and hurt inside our children, so they know they can trust us. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from jmdg1954
I thoroughly enjoyed and was engaged in your story. We never stop learning do we? Even the school administrator in a moment of frustration later came to realize his mistake. Took it to heart and became a better teacher from that in the years to come.
Very well done.
John
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed and was engaged in your story. We never stop learning do we? Even the school administrator in a moment of frustration later came to realize his mistake. Took it to heart and became a better teacher from that in the years to come.
Very well done.
John
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, John. I appreciate it so much, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. I've taught several "Mauricios," and they've all become near and dear to my heart, especially a kindergartener I taught two years ago. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D