This year is no exception. I haven’t slept well in a few weeks–I wake up in a cold sweat, anticipating a new school year, a variety of preps and being the only “new teacher” in a department of 30+ English teachers. I’ve already begun the crazy dreams of forgetting to get dressed for school, showing up an hour late, or failing to plan anything for the lesson. Just when I thought my anxiety was going to turn me into a completely insane person, Nicholas reminded me of the amazing video that my last class of students made for me. At the risk of being super corny or conceited, I wanted to share it–as it has reminded me that I’m good at what I do. I know how to work with kids, and even though I might lose sleep over beginning over again, there is a whole class of students who thought I did a pretty okay job in their lives, and that gives me the courage to do it again this year.
The good stuff 
The Norcross kids are going to love you just like these kids do! 🙂
Thanks love:) I appreciate it! XO
You are a rockstar teacher!! They will LOVE you!
What an awesome testament to the fantastic teacher you are. You can clearly tell you did more than read and write with those kids! Keep up the good work!!
Beautiful video. You make an impact and difference every day. Our youth need you. Thanks for being there!
I know you are a wonderful teacher…testimony by how many books you order and pay for thru Amazon so each child has his/her own company.
You have taught all of us so much, Julie Rocke D’Amico. xoxoxo
Awe.. Thanks so much, mom! Love you.
You’re one of my favorites too! Some day I will sit and sip with you again.