The early loss of a parent was a devastating experience. But, explains teacher Mark Winterbottom, steps taken by his pragmatic and compassionate mother helped him through dark days – and into a successful career and family life.
An educator who’s come through a difficult year shares the philosophy that’s helped him navigate challenges.
“Far too often I find myself driving to and from work in absolute silence, choosing to take a slightly longer route just to increase my solitude ….”
A high school teacher draws on his own life to help a student dealing with a family tragedy.
“Every teacher has a different story about why we entered education. For many teachers, the driving force ranges from ….”
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Every few weeks, people share encouraging essays, anecdotes, and stories about moments that turned their day around.
