A Short Post To Fulfill My Quota

We talked about transcendentalism in class today.  It was mostly an intro, but some of the kids seemed to get pretty into it.  We soon transitioned into the philosophy that goes into the movement and an incredible discussion ensued.  It was amazing.  And then, after class, my favorite student of all time came up asking if she could have an extra writing assignment.  She wanted to expand upon her thoughts that were piqued during the lecture/discussion/prereading questionnaire.  I wanted to cry with delight.  It was...tremendous.  It was a gift.  To see students eager to learn...my teaching goals are starting to be fulfilled.