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Imagine Teaching a Full Day of School and THEN Running the Boston Marathon
Response to the Interview of Jim Hansen, Teacher and Runner
Dear Administrators,
I am writing this letter in behalf of Jim Hansen. I read his story on the
website Kid's Running Online.
I was impressed by his dedication to his students, school and to his
sport. His story was an inspiring tale of perseverance and self
discipline.
These are qualities that we should, as educators, be striving to impart to
our children. The children in your district have a wonderful opportunity
to learn this first-hand from a beloved teacher. Values are "caught" more
than "taught" and the students will learn much from watching him
participate and cheering him on.
Please consider allowing him a personal day to use to run the Boston
Marathon. It seems to me that personal days are just that, personal, and
he should be allowed to use them in any way he chooses. He is choosing to
challenge himself and grow personally. He is a credit to your district and
to the teaching profession.
Addie Gaines Kindergarten teacher Seneca R-7 School District Seneca, MO
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