I was so fortunate to have many wonderful teachers when I went to school in the 1970s and 1980s (Yes, I was born way back in the 1900s.) My favourites were Mrs. Ruplen in Grade 3 as well as Mrs. Fleming and Ms. Axford in high school. I attended high school in a K-13 education centre, which held many, many great experiences for me but o, including to have some teachers 4 or 5 years during grades 9 to 13. My high school was not set up on a semester system. We took had 9 subjects,. Teaching was my career choice from as early as grade 3, so I usually enjoyed school, most of the time.
In the early 1990s I began working as an educational assistant. From that time on, I was blessed to work with some wonderful colleagues, many of whom are now friends. I learned from principals, teachers, educational assistants, early childhood educators, office administrators and caretakers. Every year and every classroom helped me grow as an educator.
During World Teachers’ Day we celebrate and acknowledge teachers. Thank you for everything you have done, are doing and will do!
