Last Saturday I attended a surpise birthday party for a former colleague, Ellen. Her birthday is actually tomorrow the 4th. She will be 70. Ellen is the sweetest person I have had the pleasure of meeting. She is a retired Kindergarten teacher who helped me tremendously when I started teaching kindergarten 7 years ago. She is a teacher's teacher.
Ruth, another retired kindergarten teacher is the one who hosted the surprise party. She is another sweet person. Ruth was Ellen's former classroom partner (they shared the room K1, where I am in now). They both took me under their wings and shared with me and guided me through the first year "playing" with the five-year olds. :)
Both Ruth and Ellen volunteer in my classroom every Thursday. Isn't that sweet? I am one lucky teacher who have the continued support of these former colleagues.
Comments (7)
Great take on the theme. Have a happy Easter
Posted by jams O'Donnell | April 3, 2010 2:43 AM
Posted on April 3, 2010 02:43
I am so glad that there are teachers like you and your coworkers to continue leading our youth. Have a wonderful Easter weekend.
Posted by Marta | April 3, 2010 9:55 AM
Posted on April 3, 2010 09:55
Very sweet that they still volunteer! They look like wonderful friends. Hope you have a wonderful Easter.
Posted by annie | April 3, 2010 11:24 AM
Posted on April 3, 2010 11:24
Awwwww, that is a sweet story!
Happy Easter!
Posted by Palma | April 3, 2010 1:12 PM
Posted on April 3, 2010 13:12
Sweet all around. You are lucky to have colleagues to support you. Shame that you'll have 100 students in that room next year . . . sigh.
Posted by Jerry | April 3, 2010 2:24 PM
Posted on April 3, 2010 14:24
What a wonderful support system you have had. It is something every beginning teacher should be blessed with. Great choice for "sweet". They are sweethearts indeed and may I say looking very good at 70!.
Posted by Barb Cabot | April 4, 2010 9:47 AM
Posted on April 4, 2010 09:47
Birthday celebrations are always so sweet :)
Posted by girasoli | April 4, 2010 11:46 PM
Posted on April 4, 2010 23:46