"I remembered your voice"

Today I visited Escalante. It was my first time being back since the last day of my student teaching experience. 


After being gone only a week, it felt like a lifetime. Walking into the room the students yell "Ms. H!!!!!!" and immediately form a giant pile of hugs around my torso. 


It was so good to be back. I visited for awhile, helping them with their center work, continuing to be amazed by how much they have grown since the beginning.


Before I leave little *Joseph approaches me. 


"Ms. H...I remembered your voice. When I was in the library reading a book, I remembered your voice. I could hear it in my head."


Joseph's comment was so endearing. It made me realize what a powerful profession teaching is. Everyday, I am the voice my students hear, and when I am gone, I hope they will continue to hear it; encouraging them to grow and change the world for the better.