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The Paraeducator
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The Paraeducator |
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Lisa Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 88Lunenburg,VT USA |
The Paraeducator I am the Paraeducator Who works within your school My job is never-ending Here are the things I do I hold a hand or wipe a nose I guide them through their day I meet them in the morning And listen to what they say I listen to their reading Help them with their math Social Studies, and Science English, and every class I am on the line of fire All week, day in, day out No wonder I often get headaches That make me want to shout I’m the first to hear their laughter The first to hear their woes Though when things happen in the system I’m usually the last to know But here I stand their buffer Between the world and them To help them make the choices That are the best for them So if you chance to meet me Don’t just pass me by If you just can’t think of what to say At least greet me with a smile Lisa ‘01 |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Extremely well said Lisa. I rank paraeducators and school bus drivers very high on my list of unsung (unseen except as an afterthought by most) hero's. Proud to bow to you... jwesley |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lisa, I have a dear friend who does what you do, for learning disabled children. I admire her very much, for her job is NOT easy! So when I pass you? Not only a smile, but a big HUG as well! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Lisa - And most importantly - you are the first to see and hear many of the things those children will do. And they say there aren't any benefits in your field! Way to go, lady. I like the way your rhythm held constant throughout the poem, and the way you developed the subject and concluded the message. Good work. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 07-03-2001).] |
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Lisa Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 88Lunenburg,VT USA |
jwesley: thank you for the praise we all get little enough of it in any job. Most appreciated. Sunshine: it is hard work and often rewarding but sometimes we get so bogged down with the little thing. The hug means alot. Thank you. LngJhn Ag: You are right about the rewards. ANd thank you for the critique. I was so mad when I wrote this I was unsure of it. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
very well said!! Let's give some recognition where it is deserved!! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Lisa - Some advice not sought in advance, but given with all sincerity. When you feel angry, or sad, or happy, or emotional in any other shade, that's a wonderful time to write what you feel. The extra energy wil pour out of you onto the page and will dance in every line. Let it go, lady. Your writing is terrific. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
An underappreciated vocation indeed. Here's my smile for you  |
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