Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Almost Graduation

Congratulations.

I'll tell you what - these ladies and gentleman DESERVE it....

When you have 2 years with a group of students, it's different than just teaching them a class or two.
You get to see them go go from the starting point, and help mold them into a complete professional; see them go from not really knowing their craft at all to going to ready to take their exams and start work.

It makes you a bit sad to see them go because you have really gotten to know them, to admire them, respect them and like them.

They work SO hard - more than almost anyone understands. They sacrifice, they make amazing strides personally and professionally, they go much more than they let on to achieve this dream. They learn so much in such a short period of time - more than they or anyone else can imagine - and it's them doing the work. The faculty can't teach it all, all we can do is give them some of the knowledge, and then guide and mentor and facilitate and lead them to the rest. But THEY do the real work and deserve the real credit. They work harder than people could ever know, care more than most realize and contribute more to the community than one could ever imagine.

We're REAL proud of them. And it's an honor to be a part of that.