Here in this country they celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day this Friday, April 13th. As a former teacher and now married to an educator I know how much it means to get positive feedback from parents or to hear encouraging words, emails, notes.  Even if it's written on a wrinkled napkin, every bit of it is appreciated. Sometimes as teachers, one feels pulled in so many different directions.  Somedays it feels like everyone wants and expects something from you: the student, the parent, your … [Read more...]