A Nice Little Pick Me up

Big Don

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I work in a department store. One of the newer members at my school had come in with her dad and introduced me to him as "One of her teachers"
This was a first for me and was a very nice stroking for my ego. I'm only a Brown Belt, for now, but, as teaching Kenpo is one of my goals, this was a very good feeling.
 

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Congrats on being recognized as a teacher by one of the students. That is always a great feeling
 

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It's always nice when someone not only recognizes your contribution to their lives - but does so publicly, and with appreciation. Congratulations!
 

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BD it is always nice when student recognized who is there helping them in there jorrney
 

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I think it is a sign of a really good student when they remember to acknowledge the people that have helped them along the way. I also think it is a sign of a really good teacher to be pleased by a simple acknowledgment and allow it to brighten their day.

Congrats Big Don on having both in your life.
 

Phoenix44

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That's really nice.

Last week, a kid came to my class for the first time. He was scheduled to test for orange belt a few days later. His parents couldn't usually bring him to class on that day of the week, but he came an extra day "to practice" for the test. After the class, though I'd never met this kid before, he said, "You're coming to my test, aren't you?" Well, how could I miss it?

It's nice to be in demand!
 

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It's a great feeling to be recognized as a teacher, you've obviously made an impression. Congratulations.
 

Brian R. VanCise

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Congratulations BD that is a nice pick me up!
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I work in a department store. One of the newer members at my school had come in with her dad and introduced me to him as "One of her teachers"
This was a first for me and was a very nice stroking for my ego. I'm only a Brown Belt, for now, but, as teaching Kenpo is one of my goals, this was a very good feeling.

cool! such things have to be a huge lift to a day.
 

shihansmurf

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Congrats.

"You've taken your first step into a larger world......" Ben Kenobi

Seriously, it is nice to be recognized. Sounds like you've had a positive effect on this student. Well done.

Mark
 

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