I’ve done a few posts over the years to honor teachers, especially this time of year. As I have such wonderful memories of my own school-age experiences, as well as of the wonderful mentoring I received while getting my undergraduate degree in early childhood education, I didn’t think I could possibly have more admiration for these overworked, underpaid, tireless advocates for children. And then 2020 hit like some horrible never-ending nightmare. Like so many frontline workers, teachers stepped up and rose to the challenge to navigate complicated new ways of teaching. One such teacher is one of our fellow bloggers, Jennie Fitzkee.
Jennie has been teaching for over thirty years, and she’s the epitome of what I think of when I hear the word teacher. If you’re not familiar with her blog, A Teacher’s Reflections, https://jenniefitzkee.com I highly recommend you pop over and visit. Her posts never fail to put a smile on my face and brighten my day. She is a constant source of inspiration and hope, two commodities that we’re in precious need of now more than ever before.
Carla said:
Reblogged this on Carla Loves To Read and commented:
I can’t agree more with Kim’s comments. Our area is in lockdown again and students are doing online learning. My granddaughter spends each day here and I am so happy with all that her teachers do.
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Carla said:
I have reblogged this Kim. Well Said.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carla!
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Sophie @BewareOfTheReader said:
Teachers are so important and unervalued.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
They certainly are Sophie.
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fragglerocking said:
Nice one Kim, Jennie is so lovely.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Isn’t she Fraggle? She’s the type of teacher every child should have.
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fragglerocking said:
Yes I agree!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, FR!
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Keith said:
Thanks Kim. My mother was a teacher (first and second grade). Plus, she taught Bible Study Fellowship for years once she retired. She loved being such. Keith
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s so important to acknowledge their value and importance Keith.
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beetleypete said:
Hooray for Jennie! I wish I had a teacher like her when I first went to school. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Right? I just commented to Fraggle that every child should have a Jennie as a teacher!
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beetleypete said:
She should be cloned! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yes!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Pete!
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CJR The Brit said:
Reblogged, what a great post. You are totally spot on ❤
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Caro!
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Carol anne said:
I agree! Teachers are all over worked and underpayed! ❤
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s not right. They should be one of the most highly regarded and paid members in society.
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Darlene said:
Jennie is the perfect person to feature for Teacher Appreciation week! So pleased to see her here. She is amazing!!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
A true inspiration!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Darlene!
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Don Ostertag said:
Her blog is a joy.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It really is Don!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Don!
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johnrieber said:
The importance of teachers has never been more illuminated than by the events of the last year….
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
They are unsung heroes John.
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johnrieber said:
Yes, my wife is filming a big celebration of teachers to air on The Kelly Clarkson show…some really cool stuff will happen…
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Fantastic!
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frenchc1955 said:
Reblogged this on charles french words reading and writing and commented:
Kim, thank you so much for this post! I completely agree with you!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Charles!
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frenchc1955 said:
Kim, thank you so much for this wonderful post!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It was entirely my pleasure Charles!
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Cynthia Reyes said:
So glad you did this. Jennie is a wonderful teacher.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s so funny, I was originally planning something else entirely, and then Jennie popped into my head and I thought how representative she is of everything wonderful about the teaching profession.
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Cynthia Reyes said:
Yes. Glad you had the thought!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Cynthia!
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Cynthia Reyes said:
Welcome, Jennie.
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Jennie said:
😀
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petespringerauthor said:
Jennie is a superstar teacher! I have been following her blog almost since the time I began blogging two years ago. Every lesson she delivers to her students and the rest of us is filled with thought, planning, and care.
As a former teacher of thirty-one years, I am still inspired each time I read her blog. She does the profession of teaching honor by being a part of it. She is not only an outstanding teacher to her students. She is the teacher to teachers. I continue to learn something new with each of her magnificent posts.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’ve only been following her for a little less than a year Pete, but I feel the same way.
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Jennie said:
Your words are deeply appreciated, Pete. Thank you!
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lobotero said:
If anyone deserves appreciation it is out teachers…..we owe then so much and we give so little. chuq
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I absolutely agree.
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lobotero said:
😎
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Jennie said:
KIM!!! I don’t know what to say…except thank you. This was very unexpected and quite an honor.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
No thanks necessary Jennie. I commented to someone else that I was planning on something entirely different for Teacher Appreciation Week, and then you sprang to mind with all your wonderful stories. I honestly can’t think of a better representative for the teaching profession than you my friend.🤗
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Jennie said:
I am so thankful and appreciative, Kim. I do love to tell stories! If I can be a voice or role model for teachers, or just a spark that gives them a smile…that’s a good thing!
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Jennie said:
Reblogged this on A Teacher's Reflections and commented:
What an honor to be featured on Kim’s blog for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you.
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circadianreflections said:
She’s the best! This is a wonderful post to recognize Jennie. 💕
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks! We need more Jennies!
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circadianreflections said:
We do!! 😀
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joylennick said:
Three cheers for Jennie! I can think of nothing better then being a nurse or a teacher. May she sleep the slumber of the good!. xx .
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I agree!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Joy!
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Dan Antion said:
I’ve been following Jennie for several years. Thanks you for honoring her.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It was my pleasure.☺️
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Dan.
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Bette A. Stevens said:
Jennie is amazing! Thanks for shining your light on our amazing teacher/friend today!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It was entirely my pleasure Bette!
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OIKOS™-Editorial said:
Thank you, Kim! Congratulations to Jennie! She well deserves it, because she is not at last a teacher for her students, she is doing this also for us. Best wishes, Michael
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
My pleasure Michael.
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OIKOS™-Editorial said:
Thank you, Kim! Enjoy a beautiful rest of the week! Michael
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