As a teacher at one point in my career, I have grown to understand what teachers say as the higher sense of fulfillment upon seeing their students graduate and conquer the world outside. I cannot completely describe that feeling- fulfillment maybe, pride, joy or a mix of these emotions at proportions I cannot fully fathom. It must be very difficult for every teacher to see their "children" go much more to feel forgotten by them as they move on.
Late last year, the section that I have taught graduated. I only learned of it through pictures of their graduation day. Even if I have only been their teacher for 6 subjects and for only a year, I still feel pride at what they have achieved. Who would have thought that those unruly and childish brats can make it through college? I smile at the thought of those hours I have spent in sharing whatever little knowledge I have of the hospitality industry. It is every teachers desire to somehow inspire their students no matter how minute the degree may be.
I also learned through FB that some did not make it through- some just stopped on their junior year and opted to get married, some transferred while some shifted to other disciplines. Just by seeing them in their graduation attire is already rewarding.What more if they have made it through the industry they have chosen?
I am talking about those 50 students that I think I have helped in molding in what they have become. I am not sure if any of them ever remember me- hate me for I flunked a whole class or cherish the moments where I have shared jokes with them. If they do remember me, there are no indications. I fully understand those students for I was once like them. I have also been an ungrateful student who forgot his teachers.
Take time and remember all the teachers who have taught you. Be very vocal in your gratitude of whatever they have contributed in your life. No better reward for a teacher than a simple thank you and recognition from their students.
Late last year, the section that I have taught graduated. I only learned of it through pictures of their graduation day. Even if I have only been their teacher for 6 subjects and for only a year, I still feel pride at what they have achieved. Who would have thought that those unruly and childish brats can make it through college? I smile at the thought of those hours I have spent in sharing whatever little knowledge I have of the hospitality industry. It is every teachers desire to somehow inspire their students no matter how minute the degree may be.
I also learned through FB that some did not make it through- some just stopped on their junior year and opted to get married, some transferred while some shifted to other disciplines. Just by seeing them in their graduation attire is already rewarding.What more if they have made it through the industry they have chosen?
I am talking about those 50 students that I think I have helped in molding in what they have become. I am not sure if any of them ever remember me- hate me for I flunked a whole class or cherish the moments where I have shared jokes with them. If they do remember me, there are no indications. I fully understand those students for I was once like them. I have also been an ungrateful student who forgot his teachers.
Take time and remember all the teachers who have taught you. Be very vocal in your gratitude of whatever they have contributed in your life. No better reward for a teacher than a simple thank you and recognition from their students.
