Jesse A. Schroeder

I've been teaching for about three weeks now at Horizon Science Academy Middle School, on Morse Rd. in Columbus. It is really good; I am teaching technology/computer classes, and I've enjoyed my time there. But today, it really hit me that I miss my students.

In my time at GCCS, the best part was the students - by far. Kellye and I would often wonder what it would be like to leave the school, and we knew that more than anything, we would miss the students. But then we would remind each other that there are good students with good hearts everywhere you go, no matter what school you are teaching at.

I certainly believe that is true at Horizon. There are some great Middle School kids there (for those of you who know how I felt about Middle Schoolers while at GCCS, you know what a stretch that statement is for me!!) But they are sweet, funny, hard-working, dedicated, intelligent, and really a lot of fun. But they aren't my students.

I had a moment today when I realized that I was "homesick" in a way - I missed being with the students that I loved. I missed laughing with them and getting all their tough questions. It was a real moment of nostalgia and sadness.

I think that's ok. It affirms how much the five years Kellye and I had at GCCS meant to us. And thankfully, our time there hasn't ended. I am grateful for the time (although much briefer) we are able to spend with students at sports games and other events.

In case you didn't know, you guys mean the world to us. Seriously.