Thank you for a great year!

Hello everyone,

I hope the seniors enjoyed their last day as a Richland student.

Thank you for another great year as a teacher. The sweet gestures and words are what make teaching worthwhile. You all surprised me, and THAT is hard to do. I wasn't expecting the surprise party and your kind words on Wednesday afternoon. It is those kind of things that are rewarding.

I love the charm bracelet,  I will think of you all every time I wear it. You shouldn't have, but I love it.  The flowers, speeches, and fun gifts were the icing on the cake.  Thanks for making me feel special.

Juniors, I am looking forward to seeing you next year. We have a lot of unfinished business next year!

Seniors, you were a large rowdy group. Some of us have been together for a while. It is really hard for me to say goodbye to you, but at the same time, I am so proud of you and all you accomplished.  I can't wait to see what your future looks like. You were ambitious, smart and always on the move. I have laughed with you and cried with you. I hope you realize how much I truly do love you and respect you as young adults. Please stay in touch with me and come by, just knock on the window and someone will let you in. You always have a place in my classroom!

So long,

Susan Stevens

End of Year Video 2015

Teacher Appreciation

Email from President Obama: My fifth-grade teacher

This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week.  Click here and complete the form and thank a teacher.

During the next week, somewhere on your social media #thankateacher who has helped you or made you feel special.  Write a short blog thanking that teacher.  If the teacher is within this district I would like to forward your blog to the teacher.  Use your best spelling and grammar. Blog is due by Friday, May 8.

This is the 2015 National Teacher of the Year presentation.  Someday, I hope one of you will be the teacher standing next to the President!  You can do it!