jhonerliz

I rendered my service in a private school for four years. And for those years of stay in that institution, I learned many things. I learned to deal with different kinds of people: my superiors, my co-teachers, parents, and especially, my students. That institution contributed a lot to my emotional, social, and professional growth too.

I learned to love that school and I realized that it was hard to leave it for I didn't want to be separated to my superiors who trusted me a lot and to my students who were very sweet and lovable.To transfer in a public school was indeed far in my thoughts. I rather stay there and be satisfied receiving small amount of money than leaving my students who were, I knew, can give their big love to me.

But feeding more hungry minds is really my call of duty... I woke up one day that I had to leave them and give my service to big numbers of students . Though it was the hardest decision in my life, I still needed to bid goodbye to them.

For a year of being in a big institution, I thank God for sending me there. I realized that there are many students who need my wisdom and love. They are more in need than those in my previous school.

But as time goes by, I can say that my love and care for my old students in private school remain the same. It's hard to explain the longing for their laughter, for their stories, for their sweetness and for their love. It's also hard to explain the jealousy I feel when I see them happy in their new teachers. And it's also hard to explain the sadness that always haunts me every time I think that I'm not already a part of their life. For me, they are the best students that I had and I want to be with them forever.

But I know I can't. I need to continue my mission: To feed more hungry minds. I need to accept that students will come and go...

I better need to do my job with dedication. And it will be a big pleasure on my part if students will appreciate the effort I give for them and if they will remember me forever as Ma'am Liza who always loves them for who they are.