THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, November 29, 1994 TAG: 9411290007
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A14 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 26 lines
Like most teachers, my mother is overworked and underpaid but nevertheless loves her job. She teaches in a special-education department that helps kids with learning disabilities. This method of teaching demands a great deal of patience and understanding. Often her brilliant and innovative ways of helping a confused kid go unnoticed by parents, students and faculty.
Teachers like my mom who log long hours of personal time working independently with kids are probably the sole reason I made it through school. It's ironic that a job that can have the most impact and influence on a young life often gets the least recognition and thanks.
I am extremely thankful for my mom and all the other teachers who every day go above and beyond their job description to help children understand.
MIKE HALL
Norfolk, Nov. 22, 1994 by CNB