Rebecca P. Thomas Fourth Grade, Language Arts/Social Studies Cooke Elementary School 12 years of service to VBCPS (16 years total) The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. (Helen Keller) I strive to put sunshine into the hearts of my students. I leave each year a better person for what I have learned from my students. Their success is the drive that keeps me going. My daily rewards are their smiles, trust and love. Why am I a teacher? I am a teacher because it is my calling; it is what defines me and makes my life complete.

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