A few of my students texted me today.

They said that they hope I get well soon because they miss me. 🥹

I know they don’t like the teacher who’s subbing for me. This particular teacher is nice enough, but students don’t like the way he teaches. I’ve heard many complaints about him over the past 6 months.

I’m still testing positive. It’s day 7. I can’t go back to teaching until I test negative, even if I have a little bit of symptoms left.

I hate being sick because I hate not being there for my students.

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SW-User

That's sweet. You sound like a likable teacher and I hope you get well soon. I was just thinking earlier today how it was like impossible for us to ask for our favorite teachers personal number. At least where I'm from. Kids today are lucky. This was just 15 years ago. Sadly I lost contact with all of them bc of that.

marsbar · F

@SW-User Thank you.

Ever since I started teaching ESL in 1998, I have always given out my actual cell number. Now there is Google Voice, but I’ve experienced some issues with it before. So it’s just easier to give my students my cell number, as well as my college email.

SW-User

How I wish my teachers did that like you. They were all out of reach outside school. I miss some of them for real. @marsbar

marsbar · F

@SW-User A lot of teachers won’t even give their cell phone numbers. I have always asked my students for their cell phone and personal email in case I ever need to get in touch with them. They have college emails, but most students don’t look at that. I know a lot of teachers don’t ask their students for their cell phone numbers because we’re not really supposed to, but it’s the quickest way for me to get in touch with my students in emergencies. And I’ve never gotten in trouble for it in 24 years of teaching.