Monday, May 12, 2008

Victor Valley Daily Press

It was kind of cool; the other day in our local paper, a former student of mine had won several levels in the science fair. And the paper says this,

"That’s when a substitute Derek Bright, at Rio Vista Elementary, inspired him."

It is pretty cool when I don't have to make up good things about myself to tell others. It is nice when the compliments come from unexpected places. This was very, in a sense, validating. Part of the reason for getting into teaching. You hope for moments like these. It makes all the difficult work even more worth it. This will be an encouragement for a while.

I am honored.

Derrick

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