My sweet, poor memory

I must confess, while I know faces and know names, putting them together is a nightmare. In some years, I am introduced to 1200 students. While some of them I recognize from years past ... 1200 is a lot to remember. I think, honestly, I can put together 230 some names and faces, but beyond that ... I'm weak. I could be wrong, it might be higher.

Sader still is the cold hard fact that often the squeak wheel gets the grease or the most distracting gets my attention and I remember that person's name.

It is a wonder though when I do remember a great kid who comes to hug me. That's a great feeling!