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I wish I could show this in its entirety. One of the 5th classes gave a Beyonce tribute because they know how much I like her. "Ms. Swanson is the teacher version of Beyonce", it was so cute!! They also included my favorite things so they did their research. Gosh, I love my school and will miss them dearly. #100days #100daysofhappiness #happy #Houston #joy #grateful #thirdward #thirdwardforever #beyonce #diva #beyhive (at in transition...)
The kiddos singing "World's Greatest" at my last chapel service at school. I love watching them sing this song. I was overwhelmed with emotion from all of the love the kids demonstrated. This makes me happy and I'm going to always treasure it!!! #100days #100daysofhappiness #happy #Houston #joy #love #grateful #thirdwardforever #thirdward #yellowstone (at in transition...)
I left work yesterday and took a different route home. I instantly smiled when I saw the beginning of a mural on the building. I love children, especially the ones society has given up on and pity. I also love 3rd Ward (the hood). I'm grateful for the opportunity to work in a neighborhood that is full a history and culture. A neighborhood that will make you smile and frown at the same time. A neighborhood that has taught me about community and pride in where you come from. #100days #100HappyDays #100daysofhappiness #houston #culture #thirdward #thirdwardforever #happy #kids #love #community #grateful #gratitude (at in transition...)
Big Beautiful Ward, a short documentary my Mission Year team made, needs help sharing the story of the beauty that's greeted us all year in the inner city, Houston's Third Ward.
I am obsessed with Yellowstone 6th graders who've been writing poetry this week, because...
sometimes when you prompt children to share their perspective, and help them understand and use tools of figurative language, things like this happen:
The Paper Talks Without Permissions by Treveon L.
The paper talks when I throw it away. The paper climbs out of the trash & run anyway. I seen it walking for me to say Get back there for I throw you away. The paper is a blessing for me to have. But the paper almost have been cut & stabbed.
The Sea by Rakia L.
When I look at the sea it helps me to see that my dreams are unlimited. It whispers and sings to me when it's at rage. The bouncing blue waves remind me of a beautiful flowing dress that I once had. The sea brings me joy and happiness in all kinds of ways.
fear is not real by Jaylen M.
y do you fear me is it because of my cold dark heart or is it my voice is it because I am a shadow that moves through the night What is it that you fear of me I fear you because you are powerful and cruel. please don't be afraid but be brave What you fear about me is just your imagination don't fear me but respect me
The moon by Kerri J.
The moon comes out at night. It walks and talks to the star in distant sight. The moon guides us like it guided Jesus. It strolls through the sky in the early morning. The moon whispers to the sun to wake up to shine. The moon doesn't brag or boast because he knows his time.
No Sight by Treveon L.
The star in the sky Shines like the light. The girl screams because she doesn't have sight. She is screaming & screaming for the sight that she prays for at night.
If you need me I'll be crying tears of wonder over my pb&j in the teacher's lounge.
