Week 16 Dec. 5th - 9th

Without using last names, which child do you think you influenced most this week? In what way (academic, social, emotional)?

  There was one particular boy that I feel I have influenced greatly. This young man is a sixth grade student and at the beginning of the year had a very rough start. I later found out that his home life is very, very difficult. I felt a connection to this boy since the first couple weeks of school, and really made it my goal to help him and motivate him through his work. Since this was my last week, I really wanted to do something special for this young boy. My father use to own a grocery store in my hometown and he sold work boots, when he sold the store he had lots of left over boots so he decided to keep them and store them. So, I found out what size shoe this young boy wears and I brough him a brand new pair of brown leather and camo boots. The smile on his face stretched from ear to ear. I have not seen him smile the entire year, and to see his face light up when I brought him his boots was absolutely priceless. He kept repeating, "Thank you so much Ms. Heare! I love them! They're so comfortable and they fit just right! Thank you again Ms. Heare!" This is a moment that I will remember for my entire life!