My student's success story is about a young boy who could not even speak English his first year in America (2008-2009). He came from Mexico with his parents. As a second grader this past year (2009-2010) he entered my room reading at a level 5 (comparable to a kindergartener). He worked hard and read every night to his mom or dad and by the end of our school year was reading at a level 18. His hard work had paid off and his success was also felt by all the people who had worked with him this past year. Teaching, it’s a proud profession!