ABSTRACT

There are parents who are nervous every time they put their kids on the bus; they experience a little bit of anxiety every time they drop their children off at school. There are some students for whom school is not a good experience, and parents share in that struggle with their child. These students need teachers' attention, they need their patience, and they need their love. Educators make a difference for students every day – and as it turns out, they make a difference for parents too. Parents are grateful when they notice teachers demonstrating genuine care for their kids. Teachers feel like they are just doing their job, but to the parents that "job" is their whole world.