secretdiaryofmissdoux: 'Thank you for inspiring me'

Friday, June 3, 2016

'Thank you for inspiring me'

Basically 18th May is my last day working as a kindergarten teacher. I can’t even remember all the times I’ve been asked the question: what do you enjoy most about being a kindergarten teacher?

My passion is to teach young children. The highlights of my days at work are when I see a child’s eyes light up when they learn/try something new. When they suddenly are able to make the letters in their name, or do something they weren’t previously able to do, I get as excited as they do. When a class full of 4-6 year olds suddenly takes an interest in letters, words, rhyming, and trying to read, it makes every day worth it. When my preschoolers are lined up waiting to come into class, and then run in and give me a hug, it warms my heart.

Not every day is easy. There are days that my patience is tested to the limit. There are days that I come home from work, and I don’t want to talk to anyone. But, most days, I come home as exhilarated as I am exhausted.

Although there are a ton of things that I enjoy doing outside of work, none of them are quite as fulfilling as teaching those little ones who soak up everything I can give them!

One of the hardest things about leaving is that I feel like I'm leaving my job unfinished. I love teaching. Even so, I never knew how hard of a decision this would be. Who knows what the future will hold, but for now, I'm done. And I'm a little bit sad. My eyes filled with tears.

To my collegue’s & student, thank you for respecting me so much, for loving me so much. Thank you for making me believe that the work I chose was right for me. Thank you for not letting me regret the decision to join RKBJ.

It is all because of you. Thank you.

Best of luck to all of you. My best wishes are with you.