Thank You and Good Bye

Big, long, sad sigh.

I have started writing this post many times and have deleted each word repeatedly. Somehow a post on a blog does not adequately express how grateful I am for the opportunity to teach your children for two years.

When I was first hired at Beye I was dubious at best about looping. I couldn't imagine spending TWO YEARS with the same students! What would I do with them? What if they were a really hard class? (What if the parents were difficult?) Then last May something happened. I realized just how invested I was in this class. Their unique energy and enthusiasm for all things was infectious. I was eager to start another year and grateful for the opportunity to see the students really grow up! Over the last two years we became a family away from family. We got to know each other on levels beyond academic achievement. We grew comfortable laughing with each other and comforting each other on bad days. I am proud of the academic progress we made and marvel at the physical and emotional growth!

I am so glad I got to be a part of your child's life. Thank you for trusting me and supporting me. Please use me as a resource and an advocate for your child if you ever need one. I hope you will keep me informed about little celebrations and milestones.

Have a wonderful summer!
Betsy Parkinson