Mini-Me

I’ve realized that my “favorite” students are all the same.  Super invested, usually pretty bright, cute, girly, a bit talkative, sassy, SPOILED, versatile, popular, likeable, adorable, Yorkie-lovin’ fashionistas!  Maybe it is because they’re so easy to love, or maybe it is because they remind me of myself when I was their age. (or at least the middle schooler I desired to be) ;)

I’m at a new school, with new rules, and new favorites!  Hands down, my favorite student is Miss Tyla Rash!  OMGN!!  She is so awesome!  She is a short, bubbly, super optimistic, athletic, dancing, wide-eyed 8^th grader.  I look forward to seeing her daily during 2^nd period.  And if I’m absent, she is the first to express her disapproval and sadness for my absenteeism.

Tyla is one of the few 8^th graders who “act her age” and she loves school.  She is always the first to participate, volunteer, and buy into my singing, gestures, and games.  Although she can be a bit talkative, she is ALWAYS apologetic when corrected- NEVER an attitude like her classmates.  She often begssss for a pass out of other classes to come back to mine to help around the room, grade papers, or sometimes for a double dose of math!  Who wouldn’t love a student like this?  She also is the first to jump to my defense when her not-so-fond classmates talk about me.  I appreciate that. J

Tyla always does the right thing and stands up for her beliefs.  She is an individual and I love that about her.  She balances her academics and extracurricular activities effortlessly and she is definitely bound for greatness.  I will miss her SO MUCH when she goes to HS next year. L I will definitely keep in touch with her once I leave the Delta.