Hi ladies. Happy New Year. The New Year often brings thoughts of renewal and resolution. A fresh start and new beginnings. I wanted to start this New Year by looking back for a moment and pausing to remember Jasmine. Whether you knew her well or not, it is important to take time to reflect on the powerful moments that occur in our lives. They are signals to us to remind us of how precious life is, how quickly things can change and why we should remind ourselves to make the most of every waking moment.
I had the pleasure of having Jasmine as a student. She sat at the LabMid1 computer. Everyday she came to class with a big smile and a pleasant, humorous way about her. She sat next to Ashley Michel and the two of them together were hilarious.
Another thing I really appreciated about her was that she challenged me to be a better teacher. She was extremely bright, especially in math, and I wanted her to excel as much as she could. She wanted to learn and was full of life and was a perfect example of what you can make of yourself if you work hard with a smile.
If you have some thoughts or memories you would like to share please feel free. Or take a moment to reflect on these thoughts: Did the news of Jasmine cause you to reflect on what is important and perhaps change the way you see things? What are you going to do with your new beginning to make the most of your time?
