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Joanne Tracey's avatar

That is lovely. I still remember the names of the teachers who made a difference to me, although I bet they don't remember my name.

Denyse Whelan🪴💕😊's avatar

Maybe they might. It’s a privilege to be a teacher and sometimes we don’t even think about the role we may have played! Many years ago when there were ‘school friends’ groups..before the growth of FB, I was there as a teacher and a student from one of my Yr 2 classes way back told me the difference I made for him! That was so kind! Thanks for reading and commenting Jo! Denyse x

Dana Somatics's avatar

This is so beautiful, Denyse ❤️ I love that Mr Duffy didn't just see who you were... he saw who you could become. And through you, that gift has rippled out to generations of children.

Denyse Whelan🪴💕😊's avatar

How lovely and thoughtful are your words Dana. It's so true about being a teacher, you have the honour of being a part of many people's lives for a time. I still love teacher-me! Hope you & your husband enjoyed your anniversary celebration! Denyse x

Dana Somatics's avatar

I totally get that, Denyse. I think nursing is the same. They're both a vocation. Yes, we did thank you! x

Denyse Whelan🪴💕😊's avatar

I agree x 100. I reckon in some ways it's great but the burnout happened to me as a principal in 2002 as I took on far too much! Sigh!

Saved by Grace's avatar

I loved reading this Denyse and the photos are wonderful. Isn't it interesting to look back and see the different twists and turns our lives have taken. I can't remember any particular teacher encouraging me, but I loved teaching in Further Education and have so many happy memories of my students and how excited I felt at the start of a new course in September 💛

Denyse Whelan🪴💕😊's avatar

I'm glad my story about teaching resonated Karen. Thank you. It seems being teacher is something we both treasure! I too got to teach adults in their Masters of Teaching unit 2013-14 & most were eager to learn more from me around going to schools on "prac" and I was grateful to be able to help them practically too. Teaching the teachers was another privilege in the role at schools when I stepped out of the classroom! Thanks for sharing more about you as a teacher too. Denyse x

Leanne | crestingthehill's avatar

Interesting how some teachers leave an indelible mark on us isn't it Denyse? My Yr 5 teacher was Mr Clarke and I learnt so much that year - he was hands down a huge influence on me successfully completing my education at an A level all the way through. I didn't get to follow-up my acceptance into Early Childhood Education (no supportive parents for me) but still managed to do life well. x

Denyse Whelan🪴💕😊's avatar

Awww I am so sorry about your missing out Leanne. Glad though that you too had a great teacher in Year 5!