Colleagues as Friends

I have found that in the past 14 years of teaching that having friends at work does "work". 

Today that was exemplified as Amy was reviewing me as I taught a lesson on topic sentences to my 3rd graders.  Her transparent approach from every aspect was welcome and refreshing.  She has a no-nonsense style while delivering the good and the needs improving parts of my lesson.  She was calm, quick and her feedback was timely and on-point. 

 You are knowledgeable, kind and an exemplary friend.

Thank you friend.