Dear parents,

I LOVE your child. No seriously…I really do. Sometimes I think people forget that teachers are human too. And ya know, teaching is hard work! I know you probably hear people say that all the time (and yes, they are probably teachers). Soooo, obviously I’m a teacher so my opinion is a little skewedJ.

 Teaching is the hardest MOST rewarding job I’ve ever had! I’ve never wanted to do anything else. But let me tell you something! Teaching takes a lot out of you. Every year we open our hearts to your kiddos. I don’t know if you realize it but there are times we lay awake at night and think about each one of our babies. I wonder if Kipton is feeling better? I really need to work with Olivia on her number bonds. I just love that little smirk on Lyric when he knows he should be working. The list could go on every single night. We spend seven hours five days a week with your baby. We learn what makes them happy, what makes them giggle, how we need explain something for them to understand, we know all about their favorite characters, and how many teeth they have lost. We share birthdays, tears, hugs, and books. When we love—we love hard! Your babies take up a huge space in my heart! I will always be here for them and be happy to share in their joys and sorrows throughout life.

 So next time you hear a teacher using her “teacher voice”, looking a little tired or sounding a little frustrated, just remember how much love we put into our job. We promise to have your child’s (and all of our other babies) best interest at all times. We LOVE them. We care for them. We support them.