This is the motto that some of my students chose for the banner they then created for the cancer survivors we honored at our Mini Relay for Life held Friday, May 9. Unfortunately, this blog entry simply cannot express the energy behind their words, especially of the sophomore who’s sister is recovering from cancer and who was one of the honorees for the evening.
This event took so many hours and so much committment at a time of year when many teachers are already so bogged down with ample end-of-the year deadlines and events.
So why do I commit? (more…)