Oh yeah....

I have to share the message I received from a former student tonight.

hey, just wanted to shoot you a message to thank you:) i just started geometry and now i realize what an amazing teacher you were!! i miss you.  :/ anyways, i have the highest grade i my class on the 4th day because i was the only one in my whole class who did several summer assighnments giving me extra credit. thank youuu!!

It's things like that remind me why I teach.  I really do love my job and my kids.  =)