A Little Announcement

ByElizabeth S.

And, no, it’s not that kind of announcement.  I’m 40, remember?

Not to say that it couldn’t happen…but it’s really not that kind of announcement.  Swear.

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 really don’t know what to say.  Except this:  I wouldn’t have been recognized a few years ago.  Why?

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!

And, then there wasn’t:

Teachers can eat.

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  7. Congratulations Elizabeth!!! What an honor! I'm so glad you were recognized for your amazing talent! :-)KarynKideducator@comcast.net Aisforapplebisforblog.blogspot.com

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  17. Congratulations! 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! :-PJessicaideas by jivey

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  32. Congratulations!!!! 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!Ameliathewildthingslearn.blogspot.com

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  33. 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!!!JoanneHead Over Heels For Teaching

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  35. Elizabeth~You 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!MicheleCoffee Cups and Lesson Plans

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  38. 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!

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  40. Oh 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!!!

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  41. Congratulations!! 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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  48. Congratulations Elizabeth!!! What an honor! I'm so glad you were recognized for your amazing talent! :-)KarynKideducator@comcast.net Aisforapplebisforblog.blogspot.com

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