You have supported me, and I thank you. When I struggled so hard to figure out the new Blackboard system, you were there for me with kind words and suggestions. You are good teachers! When I needed someone to post on their blog early, you did so I could not worry about homework when I was traveling. Friends do that kind of stuff, thank you. When I posted fun pics, you supported me and congratulated me, that meant a lot to me. When frustration knocked me off my feet, you gave me your contact information or reached out to me on my Facebook page. Friends do that, thanks! Even when I was snarky, Melissa reminded me that we are cut from the same cloth. She also helps me translate "Southern English"!
I hope I have been a good colleague for you too. I have tried to spell your names correctly and hopefully been encouraging to you. I believe we all do very important work on the planet. Together we can elevate the field by elevating ourselves professionally. I hope you have felt that kind of support from me. I have offered my snarky brand of humor when I thought it would help. I have been honest and true.
I wish for you lots of time outside to play! We live in a beautiful place and I hope that we always take time to enjoy our surroundings. That's my Matt in the background of this picture. He is crazy about me and I am crazy about him. I wish that you all know love, messy, wild, blissy, crazy love. Keep working hard toward your goals. I am excited to see what becomes of each of you. That will mean that we need to keep in touch with one another.
Katy Smith
Licensed Parent Educator
ECFE Winona
(507) 494-0920
5100 W. 9th Street
Winona, MN
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I am out to make the world a better place for children to grow up. I feel better knowing you are all out there doing the same! If I ever find myself in your neighborhood, I will hit you up for lunch and a great conversation! And if I ever find out that you came to Minnesota without looking me up, you will buy lunch! Be well! Thanks for all you do for children. Don't forget to be nice to yourself too!
Katy,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your support! It was a pleasure getting to know you. I appreciate every comment/joke/etc., you made to me. I have learned so much from you and hope to continue to our relationship. You have my contact information. Please, please, please keep in touch! I look forward to hearing about your endeavors, as I know you are a leader in our field! Take care!
Audra
Katy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for you support during this process. I'm so lucky to have a colleague like you. I'm going to be in How Adults Learn for the next class. So happy to be so close to finishing. It will be nice not to have something to read or write this time next year! The next hurdle will be finding a job that will help me pay back all the student loans!! I want to stay at the Lab School but the pay sucks. I like working with the practicum students but would like to be reimbursed accordingly, you know. I don't want to work 2 jobs but may have to. Being a single, hot, working girl doesn't help pay the bills (ha ha!). Well, keep in touch. I've really enjoyed our virtual, technological friendship. Hopefully, it will continue in person. Take care.
Laurie
Hi Katy,
ReplyDeleteIt is a blessing to have such thoughtful colleagues such as you. I have inspired from the discussing and blog of you. Thank you for your advocating parents learning. I told one of my friends that your idea at discussing board regarding the potty training. My friend was wide-eyed and gave me her experience about training her son. I wish you could have met her. Anyway, I would like to have you dinner at my friend's restaurant for their real Chinese food when you come to Atlanta. WIsh you have lot fun on the journey of back to school.
Hi Katy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for you lovely post. You are always so in-depth with your experiences and feelings. I appreciate your honesty and the fact that you share so much with all of us. We are all luck to have a colleague that is willing to take the time to share your experiences with us and tell us all about your travels.
-Beau