the old gang

now, as a teacher i dont have favorite students, but to be honest i have a special place in my heart for my first homeroom class. these were the kids who were in sixth grade my first year teaching in highland. they met in my room at the beginning of the day, during breaks, lunch, and for study hall. i get to spend quite a bit of time with them. a good homeroom makes the difference between a good and bad year of teaching, and my first year was great! they are now in high school and going to be juniors next year. a few of the guys from that class stopped in to say hi to me this past week, and i was so greatful! i always love to see these guys! i feel like an old man saying this, but its true: they grow up so fast...