Beautiful words Denyse. I always love to hear more about your journey and work as a teacher. Can you believe I have a teacher turning 76 at my school this year!! She is something to marvel at. It really is in your blood/genes. Like you, I was always destined to be a teacher. For as long as I remember it’s what I wanted to do. My first pupil was my little brother, born when I was 6. And also like you, it wasn’t an easy feet, it took hard work and a perseverance to ‘crack on’ but there was no other option. I 100 % agree that you have to really feel like it’s your life calling to enjoy the challenges. So many people say they chose it as their Plan B or because it was easier to get into at uni. People that don’t really like kids!! For me, there was always a desire to do more, to lead teachers. My friends and I would play ‘School’ with our siblings and I was always the Principal 🥰
Beautiful words Denyse. I always love to hear more about your journey and work as a teacher. Can you believe I have a teacher turning 76 at my school this year!! She is something to marvel at. It really is in your blood/genes. Like you, I was always destined to be a teacher. For as long as I remember it’s what I wanted to do. My first pupil was my little brother, born when I was 6. And also like you, it wasn’t an easy feet, it took hard work and a perseverance to ‘crack on’ but there was no other option. I 100 % agree that you have to really feel like it’s your life calling to enjoy the challenges. So many people say they chose it as their Plan B or because it was easier to get into at uni. People that don’t really like kids!! For me, there was always a desire to do more, to lead teachers. My friends and I would play ‘School’ with our siblings and I was always the Principal 🥰
Ah Jacqui so good to see your words here.
Yes indeed about 'plan B' people. We both know how that works out in schools.
I have to say I cannot imagine putting in a whole day these days..or even a morning session.
May your school year 2025 go well indeed!!
Take care,
Denyse. x
Such a beautiful story of how you pursued your dreams and met the love of your life
Thanks Janine, it is always lovely to remember and be grateful for my teaching life! And all I have now from it..including that nice man I call "B"
Take care,
Denyse x