My mom went through a lot to get to this point, I will probably never realize how much. When I was in 1st grade my mom made the difficult choice to go back to school and become a teacher. I am the youngest of six children and I am sure it was so hard for her to choose this. But it worked out well, because when mom was at school we still had a parent home all the time since my dad worked from home.
Mom graduated 4 years later with incredible grades and then quickly became the art teacher at Box Elder High School. Over the years they gave her other assignments; year book, pottery, and a little photography. Then, eventully she became the full time photography teacher. I don't think they could have asked for a BETTER teacher!
I remember my first day of high school very well. I was taking my mom's class - I was so excited! The class was full of Seniors and Juniors, I was a little intimidated by that, but oh well, it's not that scary. My mom stood up in front of the class to welcome us and introduce herself. She then mentioned that her baby girl was in the class and was sitting right over there in the back. Every...single...person turned there head and stared at me! I was humiliated and knew that was the end of ever becoming anyone cool at school! But in the end, I survived and loved having my mom as a teacher! However she was harder on my grades than anyone else...
Mom had some wonderful aides to help her out in the class room. Nancy has been with her for the last few years and they did not keep the classroom boring, they were like sisters!
Halloween
Valentines Day - mom's on the right!
Aren't they the best?Last week we surprised her with a retirement party in her own backyard! She never saw it coming! We had such a great time and were so grateful to everyone who showed up!
Congratulations mom!! Enjoy getting to do what you want to do now!!
