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The other day I received news that I was nominated for an Outstanding Educator Award from the University of Chicago. Every year, the university asks freshman to nominate a teacher from their high school who have made a direct impact on them. Patrick Taylor alumnus, Thomas Sostarics, nominated me. After receiving the letter, I texted Thomas a big thank you, and he responded by telling me that it was the least that he could do for all the support that I gave him and all of his classmates over the years that they attended Taylor. I feel so honored that he thought so much of me. Thomas was always an outstanding student, and when I wrote recommendations for him for college, I ended this way, (Thomas) "is going to be a real asset on any campus where he lands,
and he will take advantage of every opportunity that you offer him. This is one
of the students whom I will miss most of all when school starts up in the fall
of 2014." It is so true. I miss him each and every day, but I know that he was more than ready to have flown the coop. I also know that he will soar now that he has the world of opportunities open to him at the University of Chicago.
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I was sent a certificate, the plaque above, and the letter below |
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Double click on the letter above to read |
Congratulations! So lovely to be appreciated by your students and a college!
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