Teachers make impressions.

(wiping away tear)

My husband is a retired teacher, too, and once in a while we run into one of his former students somewhere. They are always happy to see him and seem to have good memories of being in his class.

However, sadly, he sees or hears of a kid on the news occasionally who was killed or ended up in jail and he'll say he was a former student of his. It's so sad.

a few months ago and she had a baby on her hip. She remembered me from 15 years ago. This has happened to me a few times over the years with ex-students or their parents. Sometimes they track me down (I no longer teach) and call or write to me or a relative while looking for me since I don't use social media. It has always been a positive experience and no sad stories like the one shared here. I saved all their class photos and send them cards at Christmas. It is a compliment when they tell me that I look the same. I think they're crazy.

I cried, too.

and first responders.

The work teachers do is every bit a service to this country as the others.

Thank you for your service!

I'm so glad you met a former student who appreciated your efforts. That happens once in a blue moon.