sad day
Thanks to everyone who made it to my open studio last weekend! I had a good time, met some good people, and sold some work. If you missed it, I'm participating in the city-wide Open Studios this Fall.
Sad news at work today. One of my former students was murdered last night. He was shot to death on the street. I just can't believe it. I was his teacher 5 years ago, but I remember him clear as day because he was one of the most charismatic kids I had ever met. He was a leader, funny, smart, and sophisticated for his age. I keep picturing his smile. Now I teach his little sister, and I just didn't have the right words to say to her today. Even though there is really nothing I could have done, I still feel that as a teacher I failed him somehow. I know it's not true, but it is still an unsettling feeling.
Sad news at work today. One of my former students was murdered last night. He was shot to death on the street. I just can't believe it. I was his teacher 5 years ago, but I remember him clear as day because he was one of the most charismatic kids I had ever met. He was a leader, funny, smart, and sophisticated for his age. I keep picturing his smile. Now I teach his little sister, and I just didn't have the right words to say to her today. Even though there is really nothing I could have done, I still feel that as a teacher I failed him somehow. I know it's not true, but it is still an unsettling feeling.