When plants are raised in a greenhouse they may not survive or thrive if moved directly to the garden. Without these hardening off experiences the plant succumbs to the rigors of the field. The hard work you do toady is wonderful preparation for a lifetime of success in whatever garden you choose to plant yourself. Finally, let me talk to the teachers. I extend to you a special thanks from the children, their parents, from us, and from all the other students you have served who are not here tonight.
Teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world.
The educational experiences of children are often crystalizing events in their lives. Events that change or focus the entire direction a child s life takes. Get to know and see the children in your classes as individuals. You may have learned things about the student with you tonight you did not know before. We can best serve our children if we are well prepared.