One of my more contemptuous students over the past few months has been on and off of my good side depending on the day. I have shared with my wife that I really do like her, but some days I want to strangle her (figuratively, not literally) because of her behavior in class and her treatment of others. Yesterday, she told me that she was going to be writing me an apology letter. I told her that I would be glad to accept it, but honestly I didn't really think I would really see anything. Today, though, I did receive it. Please keep in mind that she is aware that my current school has not rehired me for next year, so this was something that could have been blown off.
Here is the letter (the image below was also on her letter):
Dear Mr. Ratliff,
We didn't get off to a very good start this year. I know it was mainly because of me. I thought that you were a kind of push over teacher. But you sure showed me up. Today I finally realized that you really did care. You always put us kids before your self and you also keep giving and giving. And I really appreciate that. So once again thanks. I enjoyed being in your class. Even know I did cause a bit of trouble. Your one of my teachers that understand and cared and I am sure going to miss you if your not here next year. And once again sorry for being so mean to you this year. I truly am sorry. So thanks.
Love always,
name withheld
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from the family blog
That's great, Jered. As a teacher, you deserve this and much more...don't know how you do it, but I know the world would be way worse off if you and the thousands of other amazing people didn't do it.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I played bball with your cousin Molly last weekend! She's great.
That does make it all worth it! Go Mr. Ratliff!
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