Is it worth it?

Are all the long hours, low pay, minimal breaks (by choice to help students with their work), weekend work, grading, prepping, and all the emotional stress really worth it?

I realized today that… yeah, it is. This is an email from the parents of  my most challenging student.

Dear Ms. Myung,

Thank you for those encouraging words (and those pictures too) regarding S.

I am writing to let you know what a wonderful thing you are doing for S.  It is absolutely above and beyond what is expected as a teacher, and we – as well as S, she may not understand it now but she will, – appreciate your tremendous effort.  I am very touched by your concern regarding S’s slow progress, but we will continue to monitor and work with her at home.

With much appreciation,

Tommy M.

ptL.

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