La. Teacher of the Year: An Open Letter to High School Seniors During Coronavirus Crisis
I have known Chris for most of his life. I remember celebrating his third birthday with his family (and have the Barney pics to prove it).
Chris knows what it is like to have his senior year of high school wrecked by a major crisis– Hurricane Katrina.
As a result of the social distancing required for America to combat the impact of the coronavirus, governors and other officials are canceling school, and the Class of 2020 across the nation is grieving the profound loss of their senior year.
I know your grief is real, and I am so sorry for your loss.
I want to comfort and encourage you, and for that reason, I asked Chris if he would write an open letter to America’s high school seniors. He enthusiastically and graciously accepted.
Below is his response, for you, Class of 2020.
Dear High School Senior,On Friday afternoon a few seniors came into my classroom after the last bell rang. They were concerned about prom and their senior trip. It broke my teacher heart to listen. As you’re reading this, you most likely have similar concerns.This is supposed to be your year. The year for your senior prom, sporting events, cheer competitions, senior trips, clubs, and the rest of what senior year has to offer. You were supposed to be the captain of that team, the officer of that club, or that student who wanted to be with their friends one last year before venturing into the unknown. This was THE year that your entire schooling was building up to. But it was robbed from you because of this global pandemic.Let’s be abundantly clear – you were robbed, and it’s unfair. If you’re upset, then you should embrace those feelings. Commiserate with one CONTINUE READING: La. Teacher of the Year: An Open Letter to High School Seniors During Coronavirus Crisis | deutsch29