Today was such a beautiful day in so many ways. I entered the classroom armed with a renewed resolve to fight for my children--even if I had to fight them in the process. I also purposed in my heart that I would do whatever I could to invest my children by simply getting to know them. And so today I did just that, got to know my children. Can I tell you how beautiful it was?

--Al is such a sweet little girl. She is bright and eager to please. I can tell that she has a supportive family at home that is invested in her education.
--Ad is without a doubt my biggest behavioral challenge. However, he is a natural leader whom I requested to be in my classroom. Of all of my students, I think that I can perhaps do the most for him in terms of altering his future.
--Ta is such an interesting kid. He is one of my most academically proficient students and has a clever sense of humor.
--Li is a gem. She reminds me so much of her cousin whom I had last year. She is probably my most academically advanced student and I find her presence to be refreshing.
--Ge, well I love to see that smile of his. I have to work extra hard to keep him engaged, but he is so worth it.
--Je is one of the most likable boys I have ever encountered. He is really sharp and so pleasant to be around. He is what you would call a "cool" kid, but he is real respectful just the same.
--Te is such a sweet little boy. He is sensitive and already loves his teacher. He brings me pencils and erasers and scoots real close to me so I will give him a hug. He has my heart.
--Ga is going to have his world rocked this year. You can just tell that he has suffered much already in his short life. He is often morose and withdrawn but when I can coax a smile, I feel like I have won the lottery.
--Hu is my last girl. I had her brother and know her sister. She is also sweet and intelligent but her home life is difficult. She is also one of those children I feel like I am fighting to save from a intense brokenness.
--Da is my lowest reader and writer. He is literally illiterate. He has really low self-esteem, but I am hoping to draw out the boy-wonder that I know is inside of him.
--An is my last student. He was labeled as a "monster" by his former teachers. This year is going to be different. By the end, the 4th grade teachers will be begging to have him.

Pray for my babies.

Love,
B