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When I am having a bad day and a student asks me how I am doing and if they can help me, it reminds me why I love being a teacher.

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It means so much to me when past students make a point of stopping by and letting me know how they're doing. They knew and still know that I care about how they are doing.

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When my kids make me birthday cards and thank me for all I do for them.

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Knowing that a student who has been through difficulties in life is now happier.

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When a student said, "I don't want to go home yet because I will miss you too much."

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When a student thanked me for being their friend.

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When a past student stopped by to say hello and tell me about his future goals. It filled my bucket.

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When I returned to work after being away, the kids in line cheered.

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I asked my students what they liked the most about school this year. One of my students put up his hand, looked at me and said. "you".

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A student told me "I love how you make me laugh, compliment me and always believe in me. You care so much. I will never forget you being my teacher." I was so touched.

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When a student remembered me years later and told me I always made them smile. I had forgotten her, but that made me feel incredible.

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When my students say thank you for taking them shopping and smiling and showing me every day what they bought

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When they (students) are kind to each other and laugh with each other.

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A student said, "I always hated math, but you make math so much fun and now I love it."

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When a student approaches me and notices how I am feeling and offers me their support.

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Students write me lovely notes telling me what a great teacher I am for them. These thoughtful notes remind me how important the relationships with my students are.