This is why I'm a teacher...

An alumna tagged me in a note she wrote on Facebook recently:

“I blame two teachers in my life for the travel bug: Ms. Bridgewater at Erving Elementary and (Wayfarer)."

Thanks, Kimmie! It was so great to take you to France! I can’t believe that was 7 years ago! You made it the best student trip I’ve ever led. Truly. I’m honored you used my first name, too. Most of the students I taught at your high school still think of me as “Mr.” I’m glad we’re beyond that.

When might we see you for dinner next?