There have been many teachers in my life. Some taught school, others taught life, and a few taught both. It was Dorothy Wagner in 8th grade who helped me understand that what sounded like a squeaky voice in my head could be a formidable force that I needed to learn to utilize. Later, in high school, it was Shirley Alvord who convinced me I could do anything if I put my mind to it. In college, Klaus Wills cemented my love of science and showed me being a little crazy was okay as long as you were smart about it.
There is only one teacher, however, that I wish I could better emulate. That person is my sister, Julie Grimes. Julie has taught hundreds of children and made a difference in every one of their lives. While I hope to have passed something on to future generations that may make for a better world, I already know Julie has. She was recently honored by her school, her peers, her friends and her family. Here is just a brief portion of that they had to say:
There is only one teacher, however, that I wish I could better emulate. That person is my sister, Julie Grimes. Julie has taught hundreds of children and made a difference in every one of their lives. While I hope to have passed something on to future generations that may make for a better world, I already know Julie has. She was recently honored by her school, her peers, her friends and her family. Here is just a brief portion of that they had to say:
To my favorite sister...stop crying already!
What a special post! And congratulations to Julie!
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