My attempt at a sentimental "goodbye" to my students at Whitmore Lake:
My career stats
(I had students guess what each stat was for)
The number of different courses I've taught here.
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The number of teachers I've worked alongside for the past 6 years.
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The number of students I've had in my classes.
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The number of school days I've taught.
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Miles away my new school is from Whitmore Lake High School.
Which is equal to running around Whitmore Lake 163 times.
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The percentage of my career to date I have left at Whitmore Lake
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At this point I launched into a sentimental moment of which I'll save you the details. I really will miss this job. I'll miss this school. I'll miss the staff. I'll miss the community. I'll miss the students. I wouldn't be the teacher I am without the opportunities and challenges this position has given me. I will always look back at this position fondly. It served as a personal proving ground, a testing ground for new ideas, and a sounding board for concerns. I've made some excellent friends that I'll miss horribly and it's helped me successfully transition from newbie to knowledgeable.
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