Davin

Davin was a freshmen in a history class I taught last year.  This year he still continues to be one of my favorite students even if I don't see him as much as I did before.  I know I know, I am not supposed to have favorites.  Indeed I do my best not to.  Yet with him, it is a bit hard to not have high regard for him.  From the first day I came here, he always has a smile on his face (even though the other boys often pick on him) and studies hard in class.  If I ask a question, I know he will always have the answer.  If I give homework assignments or need a volunteer, he has it covered.

My first town trip by myself, I took a bus that the school hired to shuttle kids home.  He sat with me and learned I was heading to E Mart.  He gave me advice and was prepared to make sure I didn't embarrass myself by not knowing some of the culture or customs here.

Today he once again showed his caring side.  We actually are having a thunderstorm.  I can't tell you how happy that makes me as I enjoy listening to thunder.  Especially thunder that comes with no chance of a twister.  I was walking from the office late and was halfway to my place when an umbrella appeared over my head.  Davin stood ready to escort me the rest of the way.  It was only sprinkling but in Korean culture that is considered umbrella weather.  He walked me home and had a smile the whole time.  Kids like him make a teacher's heart happy.