Teachers, especially special ed teachers, are truly unsung heroes. Zach's aides and teachers mean so much to our family and I am so thankful for them.
Zach Hiatt embodies exuberance as well as heart. Zach is in my class at school, and I am lucky enough to be Zach’s teacher. Zach’s smile just lights up our room. Every morning, he’s got the greatest hello for everyone. When he shares something during group time, his story is punctuated with gestures and demonstrations like when he says, “I’m Buzz Light Year, to infinity and beyond!” with a swish of his cape and a leap.
Not only is Zach exuberant, he’s got a great heart. One day, I was having some medical issues so I took the morning off of school to see a specialist. When I returned, the sub teacher was finishing reading a book to the students. I quietly sat down on the floor next to Zach. Zach beamed and leaned into me and said, “Rhonda, we missed you.” My heart melted. It felt good to be missed. Then Zach said, “Where were you?” and I said at the Dr.’s office. Zach then said, “Are you, O.K., Rhonda?” When I told him I was O.K., Zach said, “Did the Dr. give you a lollipop?” That cracked me up. It felt good to laugh.
I feel so privileged to be Zach’s teacher, and I often wonder, “Who’s teaching who?” because I learn so much from Zach’s love of life and his tender, good heart. I love watching him grow up and learn new things—every day it’s something new with Zach! The latest thing is “I got it, Rhonda.” Thank you, Zach, for all you bring to all of our lives!
Teacher Rhonda
Thank you Teacher Rhonda. For everything that you do.
4 comments:
Awesome read! I love the "who's teaching who?" part! so true!
How sweet!
So sweet! Tears in my eyes.
how precious. he must melt hearts everyday!
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