Thanks, but I think you’re exaggerating a little bit. “Brilliant” is for smart people. I just try to not put my foot in my mouth too often. I know when I’m hurting I appreciate someone who will acknowledge how I feel without doing the sackcloth and ashes bit. It helps keep things in perspective.

I’d like to hear your story. It’s nice to hear when someone gets a win. Dad didn’t get too many of those kinds. the students he got were either there because they wanted to learn already, or they were dumped there by their regular high schools because they were discipline problems. Those kids are hard to reach.

Dave

I love the kids who strive to excel, but I’d have to say that the ones that I get out of bed in the morning for are the ones who aren’t getting it or aren’t interested. When I can turn the light bulb on for one of them, everything I’ve done is suddenly worth it.

I had such a story this semester. Perhaps I should tell it.

d

Wow, life has sure delivered you a pile of presents. I’m sorry you can’t return some of them. Sucks being a grownup sometimes.

That student who gave you the pitch for a better grade - Dad used to love kids like that. He said those were the ones he got out of bed for in the morning, because they deserved the best he could give them.

Dave