GC-4 superintendent Dr. ralph teran

Great Start to 2012!

Dr. Ralph Teran, GC-4 Superintendent

January 3, 2012

A new year brings great possibilities. Our district has, for as long as I've been here and probably way before that, scheduled a teacher work day following the teacher holiday.  This morning I was a guest at the Martin City K-8 Staff Annual New Year's Brunch for returning and retired staff.  I always enjoy this, because the food and fellowship is great.  It is wonderful to hear the retired staff catch us up on all their activities. Observation: retirement is pretty active for most school people!  I also like the special anticipation teachers have about seeing their students again after a break.  Sure, we may hear expressions such as, "it was too short," but more than anything you hear, "I'm looking forward to seeing my kids, reconnecting with them."  

I don't think there in anything like the heartbeat of a teacher.  It doesn't matter if they are in their first year, or retired for ten, if you listen, you will hear it.  So in this early part of 2012, I am reminded again about how teachers shape and touch our lives, in ways seen, and unseen - and I am grateful.  Don't let January pass without thanking a current or past teacher for what they do day in and day out. 

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Happy New 2012!,

Ralph Teran