On Wednesday, I presented the results of my summer research to my peers (including several friends) and professors in my department.
I thought I did an okay job, but apparently, it went extremely well. Later that evening, my PI texted me:
You were praised very highly by my colleagues on your presentation. Very proud of you.
I blushed! Even though I know I am well-like by the professors who did see, I was still quite flattered.
Yesterday, he congratulated me in person and mentioned that students had been praising me as well.
Needless to say, I’m very happy right now. A major stress source is gone and I impressed some difficult-to-impress individuals.
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Longer post coming next week on ed reform.
Be well, teach well.
– H
Evolution of an Educator 