The Comeback

I haven't written awhile because honestly I have been quite depressed with my job. Just when I thought I was making progress it seemed like I was getting no where. Kids were becoming more and more difficult and rebellious. Work wasn't getting done nor was the attitude of care existent. I had to have a coming to Jesus meeting about respect and what I was not going to tolerate anymore. After that conversation, things have made a complete turn around. I am back to my ambitious and respectful yet sarcastic 9th graders that made work worth it. At the parent meeting I learned more of the impact that I have had on these kids. While they may not always show it, they love having me as a teacher and tell their parents about their classroom experiences. It was great talking to each one of my parents and sharing with them the things their kids do well. I know they have heard plenty of negatives but they actually have wonderful kids whom which i have grown to love. I love that already, I am leaving an impressionable stamp that could be the very thing that inspires them to be successful. One of my most difficult students has no interest in school or learning. He has gotten to the 9th grade simply by his charm but can read or do mathematics on a level higher than the 2nd grade. He has hated all of his teachers thus far and I didn't think he cared too much for me either. He is not one to show dislike however I just didn't see myself making a real connection that could spark his interest in learning. I learned tonight that he thinks I am cool and I am the only reason he even remotely enjoys coming to school. Now to inspire him to have life goals and do school work...