From my end-of-year letter to students:
Well, here we are–our last day of the 2011-2012 school year. They say as you get older time goes faster, and I think it’s true: this year has sped by.
I hope you have felt good about the many hours you have spent in my class: 180 days x 85 minutes = 15,300 minutes = 255 hours. That’s a lot of time! While is hasn’t been my job to make you like me, and while my job doesn’t require that I like you, either, I hope you have been able to appreciate me both as a person and as a teacher. Throughout this year each of you has been important to me and on my mind a lot, and I truly care about you. Thank you for making my job interesting and fun.
I am curious: What would you have liked more or less of in this class this year? How could I improve as a teacher? What were some highlights for you? What do you think is the most important thing we did in class? Thanks for your thoughts.
Their responses (click to read):
