My school attended to parents Wednesday of last week at our very own Curriculum Night. When it was my turn to address the parents and the students, I was told that I only have 3 minutes. I told the parents that they remind me of my own parents who had dreamed of me becoming successful one day. I told them that when I look at my students' faces in the classroom, I remind myself that they have loved ones who fervently hope and pray that they would grow up to be globally competitive and happy citizens in the 21st century. I reiterated that I am with them in their dreams for their children. The whole conference room suddenly fell silent. I could hear heartbeats other than my own. Then from the far left side of the room, one parent shouted, "Thank you!"
