Today I cried in school…
I held back the floodgate till my throat was throbbing. My face turned blochy and the tears started to flow.
I was warned crying would happen during the first year of teaching. I have only experienced this once this whole year at it was after school, not during it.
This crying was different. I wasn’t hurt or sad… I was humbled and proud.
Today my door slamming, insult throwing, turning my hair gray student presented her final presentation.
She went above and beyond. I could tell she spent hours practicing and preparing.
I was cheering her in my seat, but the tears didn’t start flowing until the last slide.
“I want to give a special thank you to Mrs. Moore. Thank you for never giving up on me, even when you should have”
Today I cried in school, because I made a small difference.
Teaching Moore 
And this is why we do what we do … every day. That’s just awesome!!!!
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Best kind of teacher tears to have!
Good for you! Good for her!
High five!
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Congratulations. Those moments are so precious.
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You will always remember this student. Always remember too, that your kindness, thoughtfulness and your unwillingness to give up made such a powerful difference in the life of this young woman. Love you always.
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