I See You

This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. One week dedicated to ensuring that the adults in the lives of our children knew how much they meant to us. While some may see this as a formality, appreciation is essential to an individual's self-worth and place in an organization. It is a way of recognizing effort toward the larger goal of serving students and their families.

In a meaningful way, I want all the adults of the St. Johnsbury School District to know that I am proud of their commitment to our work, I am grateful for their service, and that I see them.


To the teacher agonizing over grading an assessment on a Sunday night, I see you. 

To the paraprofessional walking the halls with a student unable to be in the classroom, I see you. 

To the principal crafting a thoughtful evaluation, I see you. 

To the administrative assistant buried under a mountain of bus notes, I see you. 

To the administrator struggling to find the right words to help someone move forward, I see you. 

To the district-level employee hoping to fit in, I see you. 


To the teacher wondering how you will get through to June, I see you. 

To the paraprofessional that feels overlooked, I see you. 

To the principal wracked with worry about a student, I see you. 

To the administrative assistant running a school like a well-oiled machine, I see you. 

To the administrator juggling a masters course, a family, and professional responsibilities, I see you. 

To the district-level employee helping to see the blind spots, I see you. 


With sincere thanks from a very grateful superintendent, I hope that you all felt appreciated this week. And you did the week before. And you will the week after.

I am proud. I am grateful. I see you.

You matter.

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