Her short lifetime had been filled with the monsters many of us pretend do not, cannot, exist in our world today. Teaching is truly a woven act of construction and reconstruction, a gift we give to others which makes a difference in the lives of many and benefits our personal being each and every day. Many other members of our Greater Raleigh community make daily differences in the lives of the children we serve. Teachers appreciate these efforts. Thanks go out to our legislators who look at the real world of tomorrow by discontinuing the ostrich approach, by getting all of our heads out of the sand and looking at what is, not what was, in regard to today's family dynamics, economic opportunities, diversity and societal trends.
Teachers appreciate partnerships, which help children learn and grow.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. These are the times of tall men, and short character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are times of world peace, but domestic warfare. Teachers choose to teach as we want to share our lives with young people, to shape and touch the future. In return, we gain the satisfaction that our lives make a difference and are a masterpiece for a better tomorrow.