Community College - To All of My Beloved Friends

Dear All,

I have been teaching English there in community college for 2 years already. There are some people I really want to give special thanks to.

Brenna - You have always been a GREAT class leader. You always come to class and show me all of your support for all the decisions I have made. You always give me advise, listen to my problems and give me suggestions. You always think the possible situation that may happen ahead, help me to avoid the possible mistakes I may make. Because of you and Olga, the English classes are getting stronger.

Olga - Thank you for being a WONDERFUL leader as well. Thank you for helping me sorting my testing paper; telling me what I have done, what I haven't. You are really understanding. You and Brenna really do a lot of help when the new classes start. The English classes are getting bigger because of you and Brenna.

Louis - Thank you for cheering me and the whole class up all the time. The class is always
funnier when you are around.

Ken - You are always positive in learning English. I can see you really improving a lot. You now can say more about what you think; and you always show the best part in class no matter how tired you are. Thank you for being there.

Henry - You are always showing your interest in class. Even sometimes my lecture is kind of boring, you still try to make some fun. You and Louis really make the class more interesting.

David - Thank you for your attendance. I know you are busy working, but you always try to be in class if possible. Thank you for making me feel respected.

Shelly - You are always sweet and tender. Give me help when I need it. I can see you really working hard in learning English; and you have really improved a lot.

Miranda - Thank you for coming to class no matter how late you finish your work. You always participate in class; thank you for being here.

育涵 - Thank you for sharing your life with us. You make me know that there are lots of things we can do whenever we have free time. I like the way you live your life. That is really great.

Lee (Wednesday) - You used to be in Monday class; even you move to the class on Wednesday, you still show your support to me. Thank you for always bring me food. :P

曉慧 - Thank you for sharing me your ideas and experiences in your work. Thank you for all of your support in my class. You are always in the class and pay attention whenever I am teaching. You really make me feel that I can teach you what you want. Thank you.

Susan - I am really happy to see a student studying really hard; writing every word I have said in class. Your participation always makes me feel that I want to teach you guys more. I can see you really have big improvement; and, I am really sorry that you lost your grammar book and note.

Jenny, Amigo, Jacky, 千瑜, Raymond, Jimmy(Monday) - Even you have joined this class not for long, you still show you support by coming to class all the time. Showing me the interest you have in learning English; and showing me the interest in MY English classes. Thank you.

Jessie (Monday) - Thank you for always remember me even you don't come to class anymore. I really miss you; and your dad, of course. You really are nice people.

Rainbow - Thank you for sharing me your life and wisdom with me. Thank you for supporting me. We all really miss you.

Tina (Tuesday) - You are always supportive. You make me feel that you really enjoy my class. I am really happy about it. Thank you.

It is really not easy that we have been sharing the time together for 2 years. Thank you all for your support and your kindness, your laugh when I have said some cold jokes. I can't stand some of them, but you laugh. Thank you. Thank you for always being here. You are already part of my life. You really are special to me.

Posted With Love

Worthy Or Not

Lately, I have been thinking about changing my job. I have been working at the school I am working for for 2 years. I don't know if I am doing more enough, but I know there are always a lot of things to do, a lot of activities to plan and open-house to present. The feedback from the parents is good. The English classes didn't go well before I came there. However, my salary is not higher because of that.
2 months ago, I asked my boss for a raise, and he told me he would think about it. Few weeks later, he said, "Julie, I really do care about what you think. But, there is nothing I can do about it now." Then he told me that he knew that I really work very hard for the school. Actually, I knew what he would have said before he talked to me.
What I care is not about the money, but the feeling of appreciation. I told him that all of the teachers here work their asses out for "your" school, but you don't even really show how much you appreciate them. No Teacher's Day gifts, not much year-end bonus, (We English teachers have none.) Is this really the place I wanna keep working at?? I am still thinking about it.