I enjoy writing about the positives in Education, and today is no exception. I saw a short blurb on the TODAY SHOW that talked about a really wonderful tradition at West View High School, in Martin, Tennessee. At the end of the football season, the senior players roam through the halls of the high school, stopping to give their personal jersey to the teacher who has had the greatest impact on their life. I can only imagine the feeling the teacher would have! How terrific to be recognized for contributing to a young person's education and life! I have long said this - one of the most difficult parts of teaching is that teachers have no "finished product" to view, as each teacher is a building block for a child's future. To receive this recognition would be great! This is such a wonderful idea and tradition, so I just had to share it.
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While doing research for this blog, I found that other some other schools also have this beautiful tradition. If you would like to see more happy students and teachers, follow these links:
From Our Lady of Sacred Heart in Coraopolos, PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7gIgNqFkk
From Cookeville High School in Tennessee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FikNbp9k0Rc
From Southern High School in Louisville, Kentucky
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