Denise Thomas

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@loreleigamble20 @AustinTGCA @DSHSsball @BlazeUnited16u_ @C_robertson10 Well deserved and I enjoyed watching you play!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@maddox_maher @Kylekoch_ Way to go, Kyle!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@KevinRickard4 33

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@loreleigamble20 @DSHSsball @blazeunited16 @C_robertson10 @var_austin @ASJSportsATX @varsity_news Saw you play in a couple of playoff games. So proud, but not surprised. You’re a talent to be reckoned with.

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@markbrittmusic1 Art is healing!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@RioHay1 @C_Forestier1991 @UAPBLionsFB @CoachAHampton @CoachGZimmerman @CoachStancik @A_Pena4 @delossae17 @DripFB @SpecialTeamsU @var_austin Congrats, Rio! Way to persevere and work hard. I’ll be following…your ol’ fifth grade teacher

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@loreleigamble20 @DSHSsball @jww1688 @blazeunited16 @C_robertson10 There was no doubt! An amazing player and student. Your fifth grade teacher is watching for all the great things!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@DSHSsball Had no doubt! Congrats Lorelei! Your fifth grade teacher is impressed.

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@David_K_Gamble She loved the game when I taught her in fifth grade. Couldn’t be prouder!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@Kylekoch_ @__CoachMorris @JordanDavisUNT @DripFB @MeanGreenFB UNT is getting an Awesome one!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@markbrittmusic1 I keep telling my Ginger husband. Already had some carcinoma removed from just behind war. Prayers all goes well!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@Kylekoch_ @JordanDavisUNT @TrustMyEyesO @__CoachMorris @Coach_Brophy @CoachMW20 @A_Pena4 @CoachGZimmerman @DripFB @336Edits Way to go, Kyle! We’ll deserved. -Mrs. Thomas

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@RioHay1 @CoachStancik @CoachGZimmerman @A_Pena4 @TheChrisRubio @SpecialTeamsU @var_austin @DripFB Way to go, Rio! Mrs. Thomas

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@delossae17 @JohnnaDLS I had a good time chatting with Bodie at last week’s home game. I worked the end zone gate and he came to chat with his ‘ol teacher.

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@elle_norman4 Absolutely ludicrous

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

It’s about that time, y’all.

CLASS LISTS.

Administrators across the country are meticulously finalizing class lists, and teachers are anxiously waiting to see which kids will become their new babies for 180 school days.

It’s also that time of year where the chatter starts…

…about THAT kid.

The one who has a reputation for being “low”.
The one who “can’t behave.”
The one who is “lazy”.
The one who _______.

Don’t be the teacher who judges a child based on another person's opinion.

🔹Every kid deserves a reset.
🔺Every kid deserves more chances.
🔹Every kid deserves a champion.

Many kids are on the road to failure because of reasons beyond their control. Be the person who redirects their path this year.

Be their merchant of hope! People don’t need us to be merchants of hope during the easy times. It is in the darkest moments that they need their merchant of hope to selflessly carry them through the storm.

We chose the profession where we are helping raise other people’s kids. As you receive your class lists over the next few days, receive them with love, clean slates, and lots of grace.

The reality? We are all doing this really hard thing called “life” in the best and only way we know how.

Never judge a child based on another person’s opinion.

And while we’re at it, let’s replace "child" with "person" (friend, colleague, parent, acquaintance, stranger).

Patient. Loving. Understanding. Forgiving. Grace giving.

These are the attributes of a person who can reach
another person's heart and change their pathway. I have so much work to do on myself so that I can better help others. I'm especially thankful for grace.

#multiplyexcellence

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@Kylekoch_ No doubt!

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@clearinglists @amazon @DonorsChoose My 30th year and still excited for the first day of school. Thanks for helping me clear my list!
https://t.co/s9P3yFnn4T

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@MelPrinciPal @CharlesButtFdn @RYHTexas That is so awesome! Have a great year…

[Denise Thomas @teacherthomas5]

@JordynLaMirand Congrats, Jordyn. She’s precious!