Dr. Seuss would have been 104 years old on March 2, 2011. Some retired Buffalo Teachers who aren't quite that old, took some time out from retirement to dress up as Cats in Hats and read to children.
Larry Finklestein, Teri DiPasquale, Mary Ann Gramza and Margaret Heaney visited 15 Buffalo Schools to help celebrate "Read Across America Day." Every year on the anniversary of the birth of the beloved Dr.Theodor Seuss Geisel, the National Education Association sponsors this event aimed at promoting reading for children (big kids and little kids.) I love stories about teachers going the extra mile to make a difference in a child's life. It's little things like this that reveal the true character of a teacher. If these retired folks are still trying to help kids read, they must have been pretty good when they were still in the classroom on a daily basis.
I have to admit that the next Bright Spot kind of blew me away. Representatives of the Buffalo Teachers Federation visited 3 area hospitals. They delivered gift bags to the mothers of every child born in Children's Hospital, Sisters Hospital and Mercy Hospital. Each gift bag contained a Dr. Seuss book and some other goodies. Imagine sending a Mom a message about how important it is to read to your child when your child is only a few hours old. These people could have been home feasting on some Green Eggs and Ham, instead they were setting the stage for a future student. Now that's dedication!
Most people don't realize how much time and effort that a Teacher puts into their chosen life path. A good Teacher is a good Teacher in and out of the classroom. You may not know their names, they might as well be a Who down in Whoville, but there are some really great Teachers in Buffalo who are making a huge impact in our children's lives. Thanks Buffalo Teachers, we appreciate you!
Go do something nice for somebody.
Bob Kuebler
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