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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning
for a lifetime, educate people. – Chinese Proverb

eachers shape the future of millions of students every day, affecting how we treat each other, the way we work,
how productive we are, and even how happy and confident we are as adults. In effect, they shape societies and
Tcountries. Everyone remembers by name that teacher who, many years ago, said or did something that was an
inspiration to them. Those are the teachers who understand how critical their day-to-day actions and behaviors are in
shaping the futures of their students.

We have many residents here at Carillon Senior Living who made teaching a lifelong journey. Here are some of their
words and memories.

Lubbock Christian school “Teaching was a blessing for me. Seeing my students succeed and come to love learning

was my reward. I remember a student who had never passed the required Texas TAAS test,
and we worked outside of class many hours to master it. When we received the results, we
DEVOTED TO GOD’S WORD · LED BY THE SPIRIT · SHINING LIGHT · COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND IMPROVEMENT both cried. He was so proud and so was I!

I feel I was called to teach, and God blessed me with a love for students in my heart
and soul—32 years of many memorable students whom I love to this day. I treasure the
Lubbock Christian School is dedicated to providing a quality environment in which memories and getting to be part of their lives.” -Julie King, Carillon Resident
each student will grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.

“I taught children from seven to thirteen years old and then college
NOW ENROLLING students. My favorite times were when I would see the ‘light bulb’ come
on their faces. I was always for the underdog and really enjoyed it when
they made a great improvement in their reading and compositions. I also
delighted watching them work together as a team.

“My reward is seeing so many of my students as adults who have become
For more information or to schedule a tour, contact us at: very successful, productive citizens. At the last gin meeting, I saw the name

www.lubbockchristian.org of one my former students on the truck drivers’ list. As soon as the meeting
was over, I found him. To me, that was more rewarding than my dividend
806.796.8700 check that I received that night.” -Canzada Bray, Carillon Resident

Lubbock Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or
made available to students at our school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in administration of our educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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