And this is why we teach... from one of my 4th Grade students: (I almost cried)

The Ms. Dedrick Sound Off!
By G.P. Mayo (2010)

I don’t know but I’ve been told,
There’s a teacher’ round here who’s teachin’ ‘bout gold.
She’s great at math and reading and art,
This teacher is tall and really smart!
Sound Off……………..Dedrick
Sound Off……………..C-3
Sound Off.1, 2, 3, 4 …..Learning!

She coaches swim and rides a horse,
Loves to teach and ice cream, of course,
She jokes with her students, it is her gift,
But you won’t catch her playing the game “What if..?”
Sound Off……………..Teacher
Sound Off……………..Leader
Sound Off.1, 2, 3, 4 …..She’s cool!

Strict at times, but that just fine,
She balances it all with the Conga Line!
Sound Off……………..4th Grade
Sound Off……………..Dedrick
Sound Off.1, 2, 3, 4 …..She’s Awesome!