Say the Word--a Tribute to Dr. Gregg

I live in a house with lots of teens. And one lonely tween. They go to school with lots of other teens. They have many teachers. They have many really good teachers. In this time and place, that in itself is amazing. They are learning and growing and becoming more and more mature. I attribute much of whom they are becoming to these men and women who invest their lives in the lives of my children.
And, leading the pack is Dr. Karen Gregg. She is an amazing band director. She motivates. She intimidates when needed. She laughs. She cries. She explains. She gripes. She praises. She is real with the kids. But she is definitely in charge. No question.
But all of this isn't why she makes me want to tell you about her. It's because she has a Valentine's tradition. It's only for high schoolers.......no middle schoolers. She has everyone in the class write nice things about everyone else. (Each kid has a paper with his or her name on it.) And, she also writes. Then she spends a lot of time typing them up and printing them off for each kid. She makes a point to let students know that they are loved. Goes out of her way.
There are not many teachers in the world that do that. She gets to know the kids. Lets them know how special they are. Lets them know when they are screwing up. Sticks with them both ways.
I am so thankful.
Thanks, Dr. Gregg!!!
If any of you have people go out of their way, please feel free to post it. Take the time to say the word............."thanks". Do it now. Life is short and people don't hear it enough.
blessings,
rhonda