As we have completed our move to Arma, Kansas, our move seemed to be never ending and moving is such a gut wrenching task anyway. I had an encounter with a former student at Pleasanton which made me reflect on our profession and impact on kids.
I had to go to the store and working at the counter was a former student that had graduated a couple of years ago. She asked me where I was going to be working this year and I told her. I also informed her that my wife would be working for the district, also. Her response was "They are lucky to have you guys, you two were awesome."
Needless to say this made me feel good and proud, that a student I had very little contact with would feel this way made me think we do matter to kids, and you never know what one you will influence. So keep up the good fight, you never know who is watching your every move and who you make a difference to.
