Article February 15, 1999 Issue

Don't let the students fail

How to help others realize their potential

By Joanne Ward Humbert

I WAS THRILLED as I sat listening to the president of the community college where I had just been hired as a teacher. In substance, he said to us: "I don't want any of you teachers to take pride in failing any of your students. If your students lack learning skills, I expect each of you to find ways to meet their needs. Be creative. Do something constructive for them. But don't let them fail."

This was music to my ears. My husband had recently accepted a new job, and we had moved a great distance from our home. In seeking employment in our new state, I had been offered more than one position, and as I prayed about which one I should accept, it became clear that the community college, close to our new home, was where I really wanted to be. So I'd accepted the job offer with great gratitude.

And now, as I listened to the president's opening remarks, I was positive that God had directed me to accept this job. I felt sure I would be satisfied and have great opportunities to bless all my students, not just those who had graduated from high school with highest honors.

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