I do have much to be grateful for. In addition to the wonderful things like my dear family, good health, a warm home, and a full refrigerator, I'm grateful to be in this profession. With an admitted bias, I'm convinced it's the greatest profession in the world. Imagine my gratitude when my eight year old daughter recently announced that she has decided to be a teacher when she grows up because "I'm good at explaining things and I like making people understand."

I'm grateful to work daily with a talented group of educators at this school who are dedicated, smart, patient, and kind beyond measure. I'm grateful for the supportive, hardworking Lakeview parents who value education, our students, and to whom maintaining a sense of community is important. I'm extremely grateful this season of gratitude to be working with your children at this remarkable school. I'm grateful for the energy boost they give me and for the example of perpetual happiness, optimism, and inquiry they are to me daily.

Rebekah