Today was my last day at Taunton High School (THS) for this school year since MassArt’s summer intensive classes have started in full swing. I can’t lie I honestly didn’t want it to end, and I’m feeling incredibly lucky and grateful for my experience so far at THS. I wish I could close out the school year with my lovely and funny students, but I am excited to see them in August.
It was such a wonderful feeling to have students verbalize and express that they love you and will miss you after you leave. Getting surprise hugs and asked to take a photo with shows me that I’ve done at least one thing right this year. It motivates me to take this summer to work on myself so that I can come back in the Fall with even more to give my students. This year has shown me the immense value in building relationships in the classroom — it goes so far and you have no idea how much you impact these students on a daily basis.