I had the good fortune to attend Myra's graduation from Leslie University in Cambridge on May 19, 2012. It was a beautiful warm day and the graduation took place right along side Boston Harbor. There were about 2200 hundred graduates! Clearly this is a quite well utilized institution of higher learning. Because Olga was with Maggie and Roman, I found myself @ the graduation by myself. I was so happy for Myra knowing just how hard she has worked over the past couple of years to complete her Master's in education. The night before the graduation we celebrated the event by going out for dinner in Davis Square at a restaurant named the "Elephant Walk". There were many vegetarian and vegan options. Myra's cousin Elizebeth and her intended Michael joined us along with her two current room mates Jillian and Saddie, and a former room mate and good friend Orinda. We had a great time toasting Myra and recounting her accomplishments. The next day we set out for Burlington Vermont, about a five hour drive from Boston. WE spent a couple of days exploring the unique college town, and trying fun restaurants that Myra found on line. We had a great time and as we returned to Boston our thoughts traveled to the future and the question about whether Myra will be able to find employment as a teacher in this history rich Boston area? My guess is that when prospective schools see Myra's background and begin to catch a glimpse of the dedicated and skilled teacher she is along with her loving and energetic disposition, she will be selected by some area that values the kind of human being that Myra is. All I can say is that it has been a great year!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Myra
I had the good fortune to attend Myra's graduation from Leslie University in Cambridge on May 19, 2012. It was a beautiful warm day and the graduation took place right along side Boston Harbor. There were about 2200 hundred graduates! Clearly this is a quite well utilized institution of higher learning. Because Olga was with Maggie and Roman, I found myself @ the graduation by myself. I was so happy for Myra knowing just how hard she has worked over the past couple of years to complete her Master's in education. The night before the graduation we celebrated the event by going out for dinner in Davis Square at a restaurant named the "Elephant Walk". There were many vegetarian and vegan options. Myra's cousin Elizebeth and her intended Michael joined us along with her two current room mates Jillian and Saddie, and a former room mate and good friend Orinda. We had a great time toasting Myra and recounting her accomplishments. The next day we set out for Burlington Vermont, about a five hour drive from Boston. WE spent a couple of days exploring the unique college town, and trying fun restaurants that Myra found on line. We had a great time and as we returned to Boston our thoughts traveled to the future and the question about whether Myra will be able to find employment as a teacher in this history rich Boston area? My guess is that when prospective schools see Myra's background and begin to catch a glimpse of the dedicated and skilled teacher she is along with her loving and energetic disposition, she will be selected by some area that values the kind of human being that Myra is. All I can say is that it has been a great year!
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I really enjoyed seeing Myra in her chosen city when Meg and I went there three years ago. She is a woman who has an abundance of life and positive energy. I love her!
ReplyDeleteDito, Dito! Thanks for reading the post and as a committed person in the field of education yourself, keep your fingers crossed that she finds employment.....after all, someone has to take our place as we float into retirement! It might as well be people with the kind of profile Myra has..........
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and Myra. She demonstrates what hard work and perseverance can accomplish.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark.....and as a former teacher, you know that to be successful in the classroom the formula you mention is critical. Thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteHow cool you could be there to commemorate Myra's hard-earned achievement and at the same time enjoy with her the cultural opportunities that New England has to offer. What a life, and what a year! Also, in addition to her academic success, Myra deserves credit for having the strength and resiliency to move to an entirely different region of the country and establish her own niche in the new milieu. No matter what comes next, I'm sure it's been a rich and rewarding experience, with lots of growth in the individuation process. I predict a happy and fulfilling future for her. Congrats to Myra, and to you and O for being such supportive parents!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom for the supportive and encouraging words.....I fully agree with your analysis that the move across county to discover a completely different American Culture will prove to be very useful in her future. As a parent, I am very proud of Myra......not all that different from both Nick and Clay...... all three seem to have the wanderlust! And, we really did have fun in Vermont....my eyes were once again opened to what vermont has to offer; a very special State. I appreciate your comments.
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