I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for my students who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it fellow teachers, students make life a lot more fun and interesting.
One of the benefits of a long life and a teaching career is the joy of seeing students grow up and take their place in society. I was particularly fortunate to teach high school. Seeing a young naive freshman grow into a confident senior is very rewarding. If you live long enough, it does not stop with high school. I am now in my twenty-first year of retirement and have seen many students graduate from college or trade schools and begin raising a family. Many did not choose an art career and are successful in a variety of endeavors. The social website Facebook has made it possible to interact with former students and marvel at their achievements. Some will soon be of retirement age and many have grandchildren.
I am truly blessed to see not only this great drama unfold before my eyes but seeing my own family’s development is a daily reminder of the joy of living and learning.
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