You know how I'm always thanking all of you for making me a better teacher, right? Well, I'm needing to thank you even more today.
You see, I was announced as my school's Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014. I'm still in shock.
I'll be the first to admit it. I had grown stale. Listen, when you've been at this as long as I have, it happens.
But, enter blogging. And, *poof*! I'm a changed woman. I'm a changed teacher. I'm a better teacher.
You all have made me better. This community of blogging has made me WANT to BE better. And for that, I am so truly thankful.
Oh, and there was cake!
That's wonderful! Congratulations!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! How exciting for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteChristy
Teaching In Oz
Well deserved!!! I am so happy for you and so super proud to know you and be inspired by you daily:) Congratulations my friend:)))))))
ReplyDelete4th Grade Frolics
Yay! Congratulations! I know exactly what you mean! We just started blogging and I already find myself wanting to be better and shaking off that funk I was in!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! You deserve it!
Amanda
Collaboration Cuties
Congratulations Elizabeth!!! What an honor! I'm so glad you were recognized for your amazing talent! :-)
ReplyDeleteKaryn
Kideducator@comcast.net
Aisforapplebisforblog.blogspot.com
Congratulations!! I know that your are so happy to be recognized!
ReplyDeleteDee
Mrs. B's Nook
That is such wonderful news! Congratulations Elizabeth! You are so deserving of the special award. It's great that your hard work, dedication and creativity is being recognized in that way!
ReplyDeleteJeannine
Creative Lesson Cafe
Congrats... what an amazing accomplishment!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. I'm tearing up a little reading your sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration!! Congratulations and THANK YOU for all you do to inspire so many others!
ReplyDelete~Holly
Fourth Grade Flipper
Congrats! That is very exciting news! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThe REAL Teachers of Orange County
Congrats! That is so awesome (and well-deserved!). I know that I have learned so much from you just from reading your blog. Your kids are so lucky to have you!
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Smiles and Sunshine
Congratulations - it is so rewarding to have your efforts recognized (it's not necessary I know - but it is nice!). And 40 is the new 30 - at least that is what I keep telling myself!
ReplyDeleteLooking From Third to Fourth
Congratulations...well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I agree- blogging has made me a better teacher (now I just have to be a good housekeeper again... who can clean when they just blog and read blogs?? hee hee)! And don't I know teachers can eat! :-P
ReplyDeleteJessica
ideas by jivey
Congratulations! Glad to be part of a community of such dedicated educators as yourself.
ReplyDeleteAmy
Eclectic Educating
Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Learning is for Superstars
FB page
awwww!!!! yay!!!!
ReplyDeleteit is so amazing at how blogging has made such a difference!
Jen
The Teacher’s Cauldron
Yay E!!! I can't stop smiling for you, this is so well-deserved!! I'm so happy for you :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteYAAAAAAY!! I love this post- it makes me smile from ear to ear and I am sosososo happy for you!! Rock on, my friend :)
ReplyDelete~Stephanie
3rd Grade Thoughts
Congratulations!!! The blogging community has made me become a better teacher too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That is so exciting, and I know you deserve it! I know we all go through a "stale" period at some point or another, but blogging definitely helps keep things fresh. Plus I know TpT helps me a ton!
ReplyDeleteDon't Let the Teacher Stay Up Late
Congratulations!! This is further proof that time spent blogging should count as continuing ed credits. :)
ReplyDeleteCasey
Second Grade Math Maniac
Bear in Mind Blog Design
That is so so so awesome....and so so so well deserved! You make us all want to be better teachers. Congratulations friend! I am so over the moon for you!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Teaching in Room 6
Congrats, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your school is celebrating what we all know so well: You are a wonderful teacher--and a super sweet BlogFriend too!
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
congrats ELizabeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Elizabeth!! That's awesome! And you truly deserve it, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteThrills in Third Grade
Congratulations!!!! That is such big news!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Receiving that honour must have reaffirmed tat all the hard work you put in each and every day is worth it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! That is SO amazing :) You totally deserve it! Thanks for being so honest about your journey to get here. I think you are an amazing teacher and an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmelia
thewildthingslearn.blogspot.com
Whoop Whoop!!! Congratulations Elizabeth! I agree with the previous posts-just by reading your blog you can tell your students are lucky to have you in their daily life! As a new blogger, I always appreciate your comments and help! You've been so friendly to me and you don't even know me! Congratulations to a well deserved woman!!!
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Head Over Heels For Teaching
Yay girl!!! You so deserve this! Although I'm not surprised, because duhhhhh you are awesome! :)
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Elizabeth~
ReplyDeleteYou are fabulous! I have been reading your blog for awhile, and didn't realize until I went to sign in today, that I wasn't listed as a follower..
I wanted to say THANK YOU and Congratulations.. your posts have helped keep ME motivated as both a teacher and a blogger.
Teacher of the Year.. well deserved kudos! Enjoy!
Michele
Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans
Congrats! What an honor! I {Heart} your ideas!
ReplyDeleteJess
That is wonderful news!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAimee
aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas to help us ALL to be better teachers. Your pictures of the cake made me Laugh.Out.Loud.... a $20 bill would be perfectly safe on the "teacher table" but CAKE will disappear in a flash!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!! That is soooo exciting!!! I am so happy for you and you definitely deserve it!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - it's been TOO long since I've visited you here. I know I've wished you congratulations already, but I just had to do it again ... CONGRATULATIONS!!! SO absolutely well-deserved ... and awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! You have totally changed me! I got addicted to blogging by finding your site. Then....it was all over. I spent the whole summer reading blogs! You are a great resource to go to when I am burned out on ideas. THank you, thank you for what you do! You deserve to be acknowledged.
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