I couldn’t hold back tears as I watched students walk across the stage at the Award Ceremony, their little faces beaming with pride as they received their awards for excellence. Each certificate was more than just a piece of paper—it was a symbol of their hard work, growth, dedication and the love poured into them every single day here at Heart of Ohio. From guiding their tiny hands through their first sentences, cheering them on as they solved their first math problems, and now, we stand in awe of how far they have come. With misty eyes and a full heart, I knew—this is why I became a teacher.
-Ms. Saylor