Ode to an Aide
(a
Special Education Aide)
Dearest Aide, it's really true,
I'm thankful for the things you do.
Like wiping noses green with goo,
you're always there to help me through.
Chasing kids and marching in place,
and cleaning Gracie's pizza face.
I can't forget the silly songs
you're forced to sing all day long.
Coloring pictures and reading books,
dodging snot and dirty looks.
Screaming kids who sometimes slap,
by 3 o'clock you need a nap.
Coaxing Freddy off the slide,
every day is a wild ride.
Feeding Jaedan cheese for lunch,
those dirty diapers pack a punch.
All jokes aside, I have a hunch,
you love this wild and crazy bunch!
Written
with love and much appreciation,
by
Katie Skahan
You have a great team Katie! Let's hope the district will staff it with more teachers and aides to the level that is necessary.
ReplyDeleteThe poem was really cool too!
Grant
What a great poem Katie. I can just picture all the happenings in your class through your poem. You have a wonderful bunch of aides -- and kids too! Tammy
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder, Katie, that a simple "Thank You" or smile to those around us who make such a difference for our students and for ourselves is so important...make every day count!
ReplyDeleteThe poem is so true! I appreciate everything your aides do to help me too.
ReplyDeleteBrooke