Connection with Connect Charter
It’s all in the name.
In these last five phonetically-filled days, a near 100 Grade 7 Students opened up their minds, hearts, and imaginations, to the presence, the positivity, and power of Poetry.
Rick Fawcett, Sarah Malcolm, Mary Jensen, Chris Gilmore - just to name a few - what wonderful supports you have been, inside and outside of the classroom.
You were compassionate and caring, you gave me your company, and comradery.
From Library to Lunchroom, I felt professionally propped, and socially secured - which matters, being your guest, and “The New Kid at school”.
For your Inclusion, and the feeling of Belonging that you imbued each exchange with, I Thank You.
Jodi Garagan - Teacher, Leader, Mother, Nurturer - you are a force of Productive Struggle, and Positive Disruption.
You are another shining example of the kind of Educator that I needed.
You are another magnificent mentor for how I may Educate at such an admirable level - for any student that needs me.
Y’all gave me cheesecake and made me cry at the end of it all, hell, I’m tearing up, again…
And - we’re already onboard for next year.
That tells me I’m doing my job.
See You in Autumn, Connect Charter School!
WordWizard, over and out.
~W
P.S.
A special shout out to Sam Cook.
You’re my client, you’re my student, and you’re MyFriend.
Lucky me.
~W.