tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post3457429407756199260..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: The Best Of All Possible WorldsTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-83593273898234278762011-09-24T19:19:58.095-07:002011-09-24T19:19:58.095-07:00Once, when I was changing jobs as a school music t...Once, when I was changing jobs as a school music teacher, I was asked if I would be able to cope with the considerably smaller and less flexible performance spaces for music than I'd enjoyed in my previous position. I told them it wasn't about the place, it was about the kids, and everything else was a moveable feast.<br /><br />And it's so true! I came up with some of my best performance work with the kids in that smaller space. But yes, a different type of performance was possible in the larger auditoriums of the other school. Did the difference affect the kids? Or me? Not at all!<br /><br />Bless you for your flexibility. There's much to be said for looking for the possibilities rather than the impossibilities.Aunt Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799746597313773030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-18641271725543659512011-09-24T16:26:46.016-07:002011-09-24T16:26:46.016-07:00Good afternoon Mr. Tom, my name is Raven Castleber...Good afternoon Mr. Tom, my name is Raven Castleberry. I am a EDM 310 student at the University of South Alabama. I enjoyed your post "The Best of all Possible Worlds." To see the little boy position his gutter from the teacher to the tube was hilarious. I honestly thought he was going to aim and fire. I am glad that you all were able to get a larger room. Like you, I believe that kids can't grow in small spaces. Like you said when you heard the crash you expected a cry but instead you received a smile and a "that's okay I can build it again." Hearing those words and seeing her face had to be priceless. Teachers like you inspires me to become an elementary teacher. Keep up the good work and you may keep me posted on my blog at castleberryravenedm310.blogspot.com.Raven Castleberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353477949876846932noreply@blogger.com