As a special education teacher I have never had a classroom all to myself. I always share a classroom with another teacher or teachers. While most people might think it is not desirable to share a classroom, it has been an absolute blessing for me. At my first teaching job I had the pleasure of sharing my office/classroom with Angie. Sharing a office with Angie was just the beginning of a lifelong friendship. After I was no longer working at that school, Angie and I continued to meet weekly for lunch. She has since moved away, but we still keep in touch. Angie and I have shared many, many laughs and I will always have a special place in my heart for her. After leaving that teaching job, I was hired at my current position and met my then-roommate, Lesley. Lesley and I became fast friends and she was a valuable mentor to me. After two years of sharing a room, Lesley and her husband moved out of the Bloomington area, but we have continued to get together with her and her husband. In fact, 4 years ago we purchased season football tickets at the University of Illinois with Lesley and Tim. We have enjoyed tailgating and cheering on the winning/losing/winning/losing Illini team. Last weekend was our last home game of the season and it was a memorable one...Illini lost, but we still managed to have a good time. Lesley has always been someone that I feel comfortable telling anything...she is an amazing person, teacher and friend. My more recent roommate, Lyndsey, has also become one of my best friends. We have shared ups and downs together and she has taught me so much about being a good friend and being a good teacher. I am so incredibly blessed to have been paired up with these amazing women and I will be forever changed for the better because of them. I love you Angie, Lesley and Lyndsey!
Tailgating with Lesley and Tim
