V - I'm so impressed with what you do. I know that I could never do it!

While I'm sure you have plenty of days that just make you want to pull your hair out (or quit), know that you DO make a difference. I think that if I were ever to teach, I'd pick 4th, 5th or 6th grade. This is mostly because of my own experience, but I had 2 of the best teachers in my life during those years and two of the worst. And I still remember all 4 of them (I moved mid year - hence the 4) with vivid recollection. In fact, some of what the good ones taught me remain with me to this day.

So I'm with Mr S - "you are a catalyst for good" - thank you for that!