To The "Future Kings..."
“Let The Hammer Fall
We are above the law
Let our power show
That we're in full control of your destiny
Now we are ready to strike, again
It's getting far to late, my friend
Let The Hammer Fall”
--“Let The Hammer Fall” from the LP Legacy of Kings by HammerFall, 1998.
I really enjoy my job.
I enjoy the freshman, the upperclassman, and all of the weird little nuances of the whole thing.
As college recruiter's deadlines and the time for applications grows earlier and earlier each year, I really must say that I feel honored when a student asks me for a recommendation.
It happens often—my letters must be good.
I believe that in education, we need to start to reach the students early on. My picture above, with two of my favorite freshman, is proof. Both freshmen love the violent angle of Ancient History. They asked me for a picture, of which I agreed, but only if I could have some fun.
This week, the first week of the second semester, I was asked to write three letters of recommendation. That is nice. I was also mentioned in the school paper as being a favorite teacher by two kids.
This is not to brag, however.
It is more about saying thanks. It is amazing to me that a student really appreciates my opinion enough to name me as one of their favorite teachers. It makes me feel honored further when they ask me for a letter of recommendation. All three students who asked this week are awesome, and all three are incredibly intelligent. All three will be a success. If there is anything I can do to help, I am more than willing to help.
A magic exists in my profession. When the students come back to the school to visit me, stop by the table when they see me out for dinner, when they ask for a letter, or when they think enough of me to share their successes with me—it all adds up to an incredibly rewarding career.
To all of my students (past, present, and future), thanks for the most rewarding aspects of my career and thanks for keeping me going.
We are above the law
Let our power show
That we're in full control of your destiny
Now we are ready to strike, again
It's getting far to late, my friend
Let The Hammer Fall”
--“Let The Hammer Fall” from the LP Legacy of Kings by HammerFall, 1998.
I really enjoy my job.
I enjoy the freshman, the upperclassman, and all of the weird little nuances of the whole thing.
As college recruiter's deadlines and the time for applications grows earlier and earlier each year, I really must say that I feel honored when a student asks me for a recommendation.
It happens often—my letters must be good.
I believe that in education, we need to start to reach the students early on. My picture above, with two of my favorite freshman, is proof. Both freshmen love the violent angle of Ancient History. They asked me for a picture, of which I agreed, but only if I could have some fun.
This week, the first week of the second semester, I was asked to write three letters of recommendation. That is nice. I was also mentioned in the school paper as being a favorite teacher by two kids.
This is not to brag, however.
It is more about saying thanks. It is amazing to me that a student really appreciates my opinion enough to name me as one of their favorite teachers. It makes me feel honored further when they ask me for a letter of recommendation. All three students who asked this week are awesome, and all three are incredibly intelligent. All three will be a success. If there is anything I can do to help, I am more than willing to help.
A magic exists in my profession. When the students come back to the school to visit me, stop by the table when they see me out for dinner, when they ask for a letter, or when they think enough of me to share their successes with me—it all adds up to an incredibly rewarding career.
To all of my students (past, present, and future), thanks for the most rewarding aspects of my career and thanks for keeping me going.
posted by Eric Sweetwood at 2:30 PM
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