The sun is coming up. The ice still glitters on the trees. Soon it will all melt. Yesterday, the ice and rain and little snow flurries came down all day long. For us in the deep south, temperatures below freezing all day long are rare. I celebrate the day off of school and the beauty. I did not have to get out much, but when I did, I didn’t know that the rain would turn to ice so suddenly on my windshield. The first time I ventured out, I had to pull over to let my car warm up. I felt stupid, aggravated at my lack of expertise with this weather. So while I enjoyed having a free day, I know there were others who struggled.
I am Matthew’s hero! The fourth grade teachers have a Student of the Week every week. This week was Matthew’s turn. I didn’t see his poster until Thursday. There in the lower left corner was a section titled “My Hero.” Matthew had written about me, his gifted teacher for the last 4 years.
Mrs. Simon is my hero because she’s been my teacher for 4 years. She’s like an aunt to me, and she’s the best teacher I’ve ever had and ever will have. This is why Mrs. Simon is my hero.
My one little word for 2014 is Open. Last Saturday, I went to A&E Gallery to paint with Marcie Melancon. She does gelli plate printing and collage. I made this collage for my OLW. It reminds me daily to be open and creative.
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Reflections on the Teche 
Having your student recognize you as his Hero had to just fill you with joy. You will always be woven into his memories by not just what you taught him, but how you treated him.
What a gift Matthew gave to you, Margaret, and in return for all the gifts I’m sure you’ve given him! Terrific that his teacher does those boards too! And, love the collage you made! Inspires me to make something too! Thank you!
I encourage you to make a collage for your word. I’d offer to make one for you, but I think you’d get more out of making it yourself.
Beautiful. (ice, hero, collage)
Well done, Matthew! And well done, Matthew’s awesome teacher!
What a special tribute from your student! Things like that can just feed a teacher’s soul! Snow and ice can be very beautiful. Up here in Maine we sure get our fair share and often forget that it is not the case around the country. Glad you could enjoy a snow day!
I am sure there are more students who could write about you as their hero! Your painting is wonderful! We are planning with my small group ladies to have a creative night to create something visual for our OLWs. Just might show your pic as an inspiration!
Let me know how it goes, Jaana. Wish I could be there. I am enjoying trying out creativity each week in one way or another.
What a wonderful tribute to you! I hope you enjoyed your day off. I love you collage, beautiful.
Somehow I’m not surprised that Matthew called you his hero, Margaret. I’m sure there are many others that feel the same! Your collage is gorgeous, BTW.