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3/21/2016

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​A few weeks ago I wanted to write about seven young women in my developmental writing class. Their ages span two generations, their backgrounds are diverse, and each has challenges I’ve never had to face. Yet they share a common aspiration: to improve their lives by opening doors that higher education can unlock.
 
As their writing teacher, I wanted to find the right words to let them know how special they are – words they might hear in their heads if they ever doubt themselves. Turns out it wasn’t just the words I wanted to share. I wanted them to see themselves as I see them: inquisitive, determined, bright, entertaining, motivating. And inspirational.
 
The photo was a last-day-of-class gift to them – and me. I think it says it all.

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Jill link
3/22/2016 05:55:39 pm

The photo is perfect!

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Natine link
3/24/2016 03:14:58 pm

Thanks, Jill! I was really happy with it; it just captured them so well!

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Bonnanie
3/23/2016 10:40:51 am

Sounds like everyone had their prayers answered.

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Natine link
3/24/2016 03:15:52 pm

Can't speak for all of us, Bonannie, but they surely were an answer to mine!

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Dee Dee link
3/23/2016 06:05:03 pm

Motivated students--surely one of the best rewards of teaching!

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Natine link
3/24/2016 03:17:08 pm

Absolutely, Dee Dee! It surely isn't the money -- hahahahahahaha!

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Shel Harrington link
3/26/2016 11:42:59 am

It sure does - SO cool!! And that is what is meant by "mutual blessings!"

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Natine
3/26/2016 12:32:30 pm

Awww, I HOPE they felt as blessed as I did, Shel.

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