Sometimes you get a break!

Believe it or not, sometimes you get a break! The note below (in red) was a VERY unexpected email my Principal sent to my former boss at our Administration building. I worked for the district in administration before I got my teaching job. I was cc'd on the email and it really made my day! Still trying to find and keep my footing during my second year of teaching... parents are the worst downers. Then you hear about those parents to send kudos about you to your boss. I know I made the right career choice.... crap and all. It's been a wild ride so far. I look forward to getting more proficient at delivering instruction and managing all the paperwork, etc. that goes with teaching.

"With all of the discussion going on today, I was remiss in sharing a few more things with you about XXXXXXX. Not only does she do an outstanding job of communicating with parents via her website, I've had a lot of compliments from parents. One particularly difficult parent told me last year that XXXXXXX was the best math teacher her daughter has had since her schooling began. The parent has since followed up with me to let me know that her daughter has had success so far in high school as a result of XXXXXXX's efforts. Another parent that was quite prone to criticism regarding math told me how both of her daughters are "breezing through" high school math purely because of XXXXXXX's efforts. I concur that she is outstanding. Thank you for encouraging her to go into teaching!! She has and will continue to make a significant difference in the lives of many. I know that you took a significant loss, but bless you for being willing to share her talents!! I am thankful to have her as part of our team!"