Friday, May 8, 2009

I am SO excited to announce....

I received the TAGT (Texas Association for Gifted and Talented) "Rising Star" award.  This award is for a G/T teacher teaching within his/her first through third year.

A student's mom nominated me about a month ago.  I was just shocked and honored to be nominated- I didn't care if I won.  So, the mom, my principal, a G/T student, and G/T coordinator all wrote essays about me.  I guess their words were great 'cause I won!

I won in our region, which is Region 4.  Region 4 is the biggest in Texas- so I was flabbergasted! I will now be put in the pot for the whole state of Texas.  We'll see..........

September I will get my plaque, and I will be recognized at the annual TAGT conference.  I am just so honored by this accolade.  I can't even get over it.

I didn't even want to teach G/T.  Now, I can't imagine doing anything else.  People say, "oh, you've got it made; you've got the easy ones to teach!"  Not entirely true.  They are NEEDY!  And they can be a bit annoying at times with their "know-it-all" comments and questions about everything!  But, I wouldn't change them for anything.  These students are brilliant, creative, sweet, unique, gifted and talented.  

Thank you to my G/T students: Hannah, Caroline, Draven, Nathan, Tyler, Fatema, Justin, Emma, Rebecca, and Megan for making it easy for me to get up every morning to teach y'all.  You guys are a true inspiration to me!  I only wish I was half as amazing as you 10 are!

4 comments:

annalee said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! what an honor.
ps- red velvet was my favorite. followed closely by the dark chocolate with sprinkles.

Elke said...

WOO HOO!!!!!! Fantastic! That is so awesome that you won that award. I know you will win more in the future.

Lindsee said...

Congratulations, sweet Megan! What an honor. I am just so proud and thrilled to pieces for you! Let that award carry you through the tough days, you wonderful teacher!

Ashley said...

Wow...Congrats girl!!!!