tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post1206289127910088058..comments2024-02-17T01:36:06.347-08:00Comments on Learning and Sharing with Ms. Lirenman: Dealing with TragedyK Lirenmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-70536886464834114882012-12-15T23:04:58.593-08:002012-12-15T23:04:58.593-08:00You said it all and you said it well. Those conne...You said it all and you said it well. Those connections we make with our students are deep and serious. Parents entrust us with their precious children and we take on a huge responsibility in return. I'm retired now, but I recall how each day after Labour Day I woud meet my new class and pledge silently that I would be the best teacher I could be, and treat each child with the greatest respect. Like you, I sometimes feel guilty for not always making the connection I wish I could have made, and sometimes running out of energy when the class was overly large or the number of students with serious issues was too great. We have to forgive ourselves; we are all human. Thank you, Ms. Lirenman, for writing today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-19469332713798678322012-12-15T17:40:47.885-08:002012-12-15T17:40:47.885-08:00As Carrie has said, thank you for giving voice to ...As Carrie has said, thank you for giving voice to what so many of us are feeling. My heart aches for the people who have experienced loss, the horrific events witnessed by innocent souls, and the tears that have fallen around the world as we all grieve. We all put ourselves in their shoes and have processed what we would do, but the reality is we cannot predict nor should we have to. But I do know we would all do everything in our power to make rational decisions to keep those in our care safe. Those we love and adore. The children with whom we connect with on a daily basis to foster happiness, growth, and laughter. Relationships we build with our whole heart. <br /><br />Thank you for your post. Thank you for sharing your reflection with the rest of us. Thank you for allowing me to share mine with you. ~CelinaAnn and Celinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312634039114655676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-34592650610466925482012-12-15T15:53:12.633-08:002012-12-15T15:53:12.633-08:00Karen
Your post speaks to our deep connections w...Karen <br /><br />Your post speaks to our deep connections with our students. We develop strong relationships based on all of the moments we share together. It is very challenging to deal with this as a teacher. I think we all have given thought to what could I do to keep my children safe? And to Monday morning . . . Thanks for giving voice to what so many of us are feelingCarrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.com