I had the pleasure of getting to know an incredible teacher last semester whose light truly shined so brightly, but that did not mean her journey was always easy. In life, we all fall down sometimes, and we need strength to pick us back up. This teacher dealt with loss due to her sister passing away from cancer, and the way that she talked about her sister made me realize how much she truly meant to her. On Twitter, I posted a tweet about wanting to give back to her, and I was grateful to have had Taylor Mali, Dave Burgess, and another author send her books and encouraging notes. The power of connection continues to amaze me.
As I am embarking on my journey as a soon to be 1st year teacher, I wanted to take this time to dive deep into what made Mrs. Peoples such an amazing educator and one who inspired me to be my best on a daily basis. I was blessed on many occasions to see her kindness shine through, and not only was she kind to her colleagues, but she also blessed her students in multiple ways. When she was out, the students made her a card and waited eagerly for her to come back. She inspired me to be the best version of myself, and she took time to brighten my spirits when I was having a rough day. I strongly believe that we have angels around us, and I think that Mrs. Peoples is one. She cares a lot about others and is truly a light in this world. As I get older, I know that I want to take a page out of her book and shine my light in others lives. I will never forget the impact she has made in my life, and I know that she will continue to impact other lives as well. This post does not do her enough justice, but I hope it made you realize the unknown impact that we can have.
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AuthorMy name is Ms. Jachymiak, and I am a pre-service teacher currently attending Illinois State University. This blog follows my journey as a student teacher. @MsJachymiak Archives
May 2018
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