A lot of people ask me why I am spending two years of my
life in a foreign country teaching high school students. In reality it is a legitimate question, but
to me it just sounds silly. There are
many reasons, but as I start to digest the question, I find that a large part
of my answer has to do with the kids. I love them! Don’t get me wrong, there
are some days when I walk out of class wanting to run away and never hear the
word “Miss” again. But at the end of the day I am so grateful for these little
beings that God has created.
Which brings me to the point of this blog, Katie and I are
starting student profiles! We want to share how awesome our kids are, so every
once and a while we will pick a new student and profile about them. (The kids have been informed of this, they
are undoubtedly excited)
This week’s student: Melvin
Nickname: Mini
Form/Grade: 3rd/ 11th
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Favorite Subject: Math!
A word from the teachers: Melvin is one of those students
that never cease to make me laugh. He always has something comical to say and
is a joy to most people who know him. This year Melvin has impressed me beyond
anything I can express. I taught Melvin last year and the boy has done a 360.
Last year Melvin frequented the front office more than he would like to admit
and while he was a headache he also brought a lot of joy and vibrancy to the
classroom. I would rack my brain over ways to keep the boy in his seat, and
just to get him to learn, oy vey. But this year, I am not so sure it’s the same
boy. He sits in his seat quietly all day, when the list of the naughty kids is
on the board, his name is never on it. He pays attention and does his work,
never making a comment out of turn. I’ll just say this: Melvin is proof that
students do change! I am so proud of him, his transformation is quite
impressive, he even won student of the month for
September!
Pictured above is (left to right) Christopher, Melvin, and Nasser.
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