Monday, October 19, 2015

Snapshots

I'm standing at the door of my classroom, dress and heels impeccable, waiting to meet my students' parents.
They flutter in and out.  Most conversations are positive -- students are doing well, few concerns, good grades.  

Some parents take longer.  

"Can I bring my son in every single morning before school?"  

"What else can she be doing to bring her grade up?" 

Other parents are angry.  

"Why does my child have a bad grade?"  

"What aren't you doing so my child is failing?"   

Still others come by just to give me a hug or say thank you.  

"My daughter loved you last year!"  

"You made my son love Language Arts, thank you!" 

There is always something to talk about at parent-teacher conferences.  

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