As I reflect upon my life, my mind wanders
back to numerous thoughts regarding the teachers I have had the
opportunity to encounter. I will never forget the day we prepared green
eggs and ham in Mrs. Perry’s kindergarten class. She taught me how
learning can become real when small hands are used to discover. Mr.
Thagard instilled a very true principle—we must learn from our history,
or we will be doomed to repeat it. In Ms. Wingo’s class, I learned to
claim learning as my own and to embrace it whole-heartedly. I gained
the knowledge of the value of the written word in Mrs. Boozer’s
literature class. Mrs. Smith taught me that determination with grace
would accomplish much. I was shown to take hold of the precepts by
which we live because they protect us by Mrs. Dillon. Dr. Little taught
me that I am worth something and that it is my duty to invest in
others. All of these teachers, and more, have had a profound impact on
my life. They have shaped and molded me into the person I am. Each has
left an incredible mark upon my heart, and for that, I am truly
grateful.
These are the kind of reflections that we desire for
the students of Roopville Elementary School. We each have something
amazing to share with others. Our team’s quest is to illuminate the
genuinely important things in life and encourage others to grasp hold
of them. We at Roopville Elementary School believe that our children
have great value and make the commitment to help them see who they can
become.
Respecfully,
Anna Clifton