God Made It Grow

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God Made It Grow

  • June 19, 2024
  • Posted by: Caitlin McCallum
  • Category: Wow Story
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Every student God sends my way is precious in His sight and working with them is a joy. Yet, this year one student stands out.

A has been at Trinity for several years. From the beginning, he has struggled in both Reading and Math. However, he comes in every morning with a smile on his face, ready and excited to learn.  He does his work willingly and enthusiastically. When given an independent assignment, often, as I am giving directions, he drapes his arm around my shoulders with confident assurance, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Tucker, You’re in good hands.”

This year his hard work, the support of a loving family, the strong foundation put in place by the previous LSEM teacher, and the dedication of his classroom teachers has paid off in amazing ways. A few weeks ago, his classroom teacher sent me a short, but very exciting text: A gained 15 points on his NWEA score. From Fall 2023 to Winter 2024, he had gained significant points in both Reading and Math. What an accomplishment!

I feel truly blessed to be a part of a team that gives students of all ability levels an opportunity for success. These words of Paul to the Corinthians come to mind.

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.”~ 1 Corinthians 3:6

God has given us the opportunity to see A grow in amazing ways. What a wonderful God we have!

~written by Lori Tucker, LSEM Teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in St. Joseph, MI