Sra. Scherf

Never doubt the power and value of a single teacher. My high-school teacher surprised me yesterday at my school when she brought me flowers, a card, and a gift for my daughter. She is an award-winning educator who remembers and continues to care about her students long after they are no longer on her roster. When I had her as my teacher I didn't perform at my best. She always pushed me and wasn't satisfied with my effort, but always treated me  as the person she knew I could be if and when I was ready to shine. Thank you for seeing in me what I didn't. She ignited my passion to learn Spanish and called me to apply to become a bilingual educator 20 years ago. Mil gracias Sra. Scherf. Here's to making a difference and treating every child like they are special and believing that they can and will make a difference in our world in their own time, in their own way.