Let me tell you about my student (words I kept to myself today)

[Spartan Squad]

Sounds like you connected to her to the extent she was going to connect with you and that was pretty significant. Sometimes it's not about your students soaking in the information you're offering so much as they are getting something from you that fires up their brains and makes them want to do more, to be more. She got that from you. Moreover, she knew something good happened when she was in your clash and she wanted you to be pleased by what she did. You were, so that circle got closed, so to speak.

Sometimes your circumstances, who you are, might put you at a disadvantage with some students. You reach them how you can reach them, and you did with this child

Thanks. That is very kind of you to say.

Now I need to see if I can get some dust out of my eye.

 

[wicked]

I'm so sorry. So young. So much (apparent) hurt in her life. So sad. Your tribute was special. Thanks for sharing.

I was on a train a couple weeks back when an 18-year-old jumped in front of it. All you heard was a loud thump. An undignified end to such a young life. I didn't see anything as I was in the back cars and it was getting dark out. I did some Googling and it turns out they were transitioning to male and had just graduated from high school. My heart broke for the kid who decided they hurt so much they needed to end it all. My heart broke for their family. My heart broke for the engineers and crew who witnessed it. Sigh.