i teach with nancy everyday. we team-teach an inclusion classroom (students with IEPs learning together with students with no learning difficulties). it's very challenging - but incredibly rewarding. the situation is good for both the kids who are struggling AND for the kids who are doing great. i've taught with her now for over four years. we share similar philosophies to teaching and we both love our students very much and try to stretch each one of them to meet their potential. The kids feel very valued and safe in our room.i could go on and on - but the subject of this blog entry is nancy.
she has become one of my very best friends. she has a heart of gold and is one of the kindest people i know. we can be transparent with one another and try to help each other grow in relationship to God. i feel so blessed to work with someone who i like and respect so much. she is so pretty and she doesn't even know it. she is very intelligent but doesn't make anyone feel stupid. and she's very, very funny.
today, in the middle of a social studies continent review game - nancy posed this riddle to our 4th grade class - "if you are American in the kitchen and Asian in the family room, what are you in the bathroom...?" EUROPEAN!! get it - you're a peein'! the kids (and me) howled with laughter.
i love her.
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4 comments:
Actually, I prefer to keep my Asian in the kitchen! I also agree that Nancy is so pretty but doesn't seem to know it. I hope she figures it out someday.
ahhhh. what a precious friendship. Many years from now, you two will may forget some of the children you helped. BUT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU...I am not sure if it's because I am in my 27th year of educating kids or what...but it makes me cry right now.
while i'm certain that matt morrison is a good fit for kate ~ i can't help but be a little sad that she doesn't get to spend each and every day with you and nancy!!!
oh, and tell nancy that her middle name is simply as lovely as she is.
now that's funny. and a good way to start a monday morning.
what a sweet tribute to your friend. you are lucky to have each other - working so closely with someone can either be a blessing or a disaster. it sounds like you've found a blessing. :)
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