They praised her as beautiful, kind, gentle, and having a pleasant voice. The world of children is very simple; if someone is nice to them, they can remember it for a lifetime.
Jasmine Yale felt warm inside when she saw descriptions of herself while grading essays.
No one had ever praised her like that before, as if she were a fairy from the heavens.
Indeed, a little girl even said she wanted to become someone like Teacher Yale when she grew up.
Like her? What's so good about being like her?
Every morning, she would lead the older kids in a morning run, taking them to bask in the morning sun, running along the track, watching the sun rise in the east, as birds awakened the earth.
Every day was filled with vitality and energy.
Even Principal Warner said the kids had changed significantly, and several who were once quiet had now become more outgoing.
