I hope everyone has moments to remind them why they do their job. The priceless moments where we a reminded we do have a positive impact on the world.
I had one such moment about a month ago. I was working with a student in an English class. With this particular student the academics of school isn't hard for him. It is the sitting still. He is being a teenage boy with lots of energy to begin with. Add to that ADHD. And to that over exaggerated nervous/anxious energy. These things are only increased if he feels at any level he may not be successful with the task at hand.
This day he was doing pretty well. He asked for help appropriately. He worked diligently. When it was time to go, he wanted to stay? Really. He was looking forward to P.E., which was his next class. However, he also wanted to complete his lesson so he asked; "Can I stay and finish my work?"
