“Let me start by saying that Massey school is BLESSED to have THEE best teachers in the Toronto District School Board. Not only are they kind and gentle, never doubting or losing patience, but they feed us too. It is always calming when you are having an awful morning, running late, clothes don’t match to be greeted by Ms. J., with a cup of tea and a compliment. I know you are confused – is she a teacher or a maid? – but making her students tea isn’t in her job description, and bringing his students cake every Friday isn’t in Mr. G’s job description, either. They are patient in their lessons, when we falter they do not get disappointed but instead they lift and support us. I think we’ve all learned not to be so hard on ourselves with all our teachers’ encouragement….and all of Mr. G’s praising stickers, it may not seem like much, but when your child is sick and you are tired it makes the world of a difference.”