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Noley
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 Posted: 12/22/03 - 04:03 Post subject: Simple, but rewarding...
Just received an email from a former student who was "at risk" while a student of mine. I taught him in '95 (6th grade Math/SS). Good kid...a little lost...big heart. I thought I would share.
Short, but rewarding email:
hey how are you i am doing fine just thought i would drop a line or two. im in the army and doing well. i have no kids, not married, and i learned how to control my temper. just wanted to let you now that graduated high school and i really have to thank you and the rest of the teachers at kms for who i am today. well hope to here from you soon.
SGT.ELLSBERRY
STEVEN RAY ELLSBERRY
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME IN THE SIXTH GRADE
This is why you teach. For all those teachers out there who often times have their doubts.
Xmas came early for me tonight. Thank you Steven!
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Cappy
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 06:36 Post subject:
Great story
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rolling rock
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 07:35 Post subject:
way to go Nolefan.
pretty dang cool. he's great for contacting you.
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copteacher
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 08:04 Post subject:
He is a Sgt. too. Very good for him. Way to go.
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robp
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 08:28 Post subject:
Now that is cool.
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christa0120
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 08:48 Post subject:
Wow, what a neat e-mail to get.
And congrats to you for making such a difference in someones like that they remember you so many years later.
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gretriever
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 08:57 Post subject:
The best gifts are the ones you don't expect. I'm glad you liked yours.
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brie k
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 09:59 Post subject:
Very outstanding. Suprising, no, since I think you are one of the most giving people I've met, but outstanding that this young man conveyed such a nice message to you. Merry Christmas, Marcie!!
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elkid
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 10:13 Post subject:
That is the coolest thing evah! And I know he can't be the only one to feel this way.  way to go Marcie!
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 10:16 Post subject:
Very Marcie!
You rock!
(You see what I've been telling you?)
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pokychick
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 10:29 Post subject:
nice!
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crazyfrog
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 10:38 Post subject:
awww! how sweet!
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shelflifers
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 11:11 Post subject:
always nice when small suprises like this appear. Excellent job, madam.
(now go treat yerself to some wings tonight!)
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kattzoo
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 11:45 Post subject:
Very cool for you Nole!!!
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akern
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Posted: 12/22/03 - 12:09 Post subject:
That's neat!
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