A Teacher’s Christmas Wish
Teacher Stories
Submitted by: Joy of Teaching on December 15,2011
The holiday season is upon us. I know because the local radio station jolted me into it with the round-the-clock Christmas music a week before Thanksgiving. The other day, I heard a song by Amy Grant titled “My Grown Up Christmas List”. The lyrics express an adult’s wish for a peaceful world, long lasting friendships and healing. This song has me thinking of what a Teacher’s Christmas List would look like. So here is my version.
Dear Santa,
I am a teacher with the School district of Philadelphia. I don’t know if you have paid attention to the many changes that our students, teachers and staff have endured this past year, but let me say they have been painful, shocking and at times disheartening. So, this year I am writing to you with my teacher’s wish for this
