I am fortunate to work at a school that has an amazing admin team. One person who stands out to me is Mrs. Stachniak. She is an academic advisor who truly goes above and beyond every single day for the students and staff even when personal things are going on behind the scenes. I have been teaching for six years, and Mrs. Stachniak is someone who has truly made me feel seen, heard, and valued.
I see her in our hallway, and she never fails to brighten my day. She cares about others and is always willing to lend a listening ear. I was having a rough day last year, and when I mentioned details to her, she was incredibly understanding. She is someone who is a genuine light at our school, and she pays attention to the details that others may not notice. She is a true ray of light, and she truly encompasses what it means to be a leader. I know that I am just one teacher, and I cannot begin to imagine how much she must do behind the scenes due to only seeing a glimpse of what she does in a day. Despite how much she has going on, she always has time to exchange a quick smile, and that smile has kept me going on numerous occasions. Maya Angelou once said "..people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." When I hear that quote, the first person I think of is Mrs. Stachniak. She is humble, generous, kind hearted, and so much more. Not only is she an amazing admin, but she is also an amazing mother to her children. She gives 110 percent both at work and at home, and I know that, as educators, we can be stretched pretty thin especially when we have other things going on behind the scenes. I am not sure if she has days where she questions if she is making a difference like I do sometimes, but I want this blog post to serve as a reminder that she is absolutely making an undeniable impact. As a newer teacher, I look up to her because she has a heart of gold and is truly the kindest person I have ever met. She inspires me to be a better and kinder person every single day, and she is someone who I believe deserves many thank you's. I am incredibly grateful for the impact she makes every single day, and I just hope she knows how appreciated and valued she truly is. She is more than enough, and she has impacted my life in such a way that, as I am writing this, I am trying to hold back tears from forming. I believe that everyone deserves a round of applause at some point in their lives, and this is my written form of a round of applause. I am a quieter and more soft spoken individual which leads me to sometimes feel invisible. Mrs. Stachniak makes me feel like my quiet presence is appreciated, and, now, I am actually crying. She pays attention to individuals and genuinely cares. She is an amazing leader, and she truly changes lives for the better. I am a better person because I know her, and my life has been positively changed for the better because of her presence and impact.
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