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Proud Moment

I am so proud of this little boy. He has been working with Miss Danielle for 9 (or is it 10?) months. He has worked so hard and its paid off, which is why Miss Danielle has decided its time to stop the tutoring.

Yes. He's done. The tutoring ended last night.

Strangely, I think I'm going to miss it in some small way. It was such a comfort knowing he was working with someone who genuinely cared about him and his schooling.

Of course, I'll enjoy having the tutoring fees back in my pocket. I might even have to celebrate in some small way when I get paid next week.

But money and lost time aside, I think the most important thing is that he continues to do well. School is back in session now and he's going to have keep working hard in order to keep up with his classmates. The great thing is...I know he can do it.

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  1. Bri10:23 AM

    That's wonderful :) Good teachers and tutors who care are people who stay with you for the rest of your life, people you'll always remember because they were dedicated to their craft.

    I read back a few posts and read about your DSL issues - hope things are going better and stay that way. :)

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  2. Krista Heiser2:59 PM

    DSL is still hanging steady. Fingers remain crossed that this continues!

    I know exactly what you mean about how involved, caring people can change a child's life. I truly believe Danielle is capable of bringing out the best in every child she works with, be they students she tutors or those she teaches in the classroom.

    Now somebody needs to realize what a gem she is and hire her! I can't believe she isn't in her own classroom yet. It's frustrating.

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