Star Teacher--WOW!

Okay, just about the time I think that I have a handle on all possible contingencies, I am thrown a curve. At Honors Day today, my best friend's son, Aaron, was named as our school's STAR Student for the highest SAT score in a single sitting. It's quite an honor to receive.

I was totally unprepared that he would choose me for his STAR Teacher. I am completely honored to be chosen (I have never received any sort of award for my teaching before). It is humbling to know that maybe something I have done has made a difference somehow.

The best part is that he picked me because he said that he had to work harder for me than for anyone else. I must admit, that part made me happy! If I am really doing my job and pushing for excellence, my classes should be tough--very tough.

It's not often that as either a Mom or as a Teacher, that I am not being blamed for something that has happened. Today, I got blamed for doing a good job. How 'bout that?

Honors Day at FCA

Well, Honors Day is always a good day. It's nice to get to publicly acknowledge those children who excel at academics and Godly behavior. As usual, I was a very proud mama yesterday as my own children were recognized for the elementary classes. My youngest even won the Christian Character award for the 3rd grade. He received other commendations, but that one really touches my heart. This is the second year in a row that he received it.

My oldest was on the honor roll and was thrilled to be recognized as well. Aspies and other autistic kids work so hard to handle all of the commotion of the school day as well as the social upheavals that all kids face--then they have to contend with the academics. So, overall, we couldn't be more blessed.

My brother, Nathan, received a Gold Medal for Art classes also.

It was a good day.