Thoughts from No-One

<p>For 25 years this story has sat in my head waiting to be told. A field-trip for 3 days sailing on a tall ship with 26 inner-city teenagers. Those 3 days were unforgettable but it took a year of my blood sweat and tears as well as a few hundred dollars. The problems that I encountered and my successes overcoming them in the end were well worth it. There were times however when I felt like giving up yet I persevered where many of my colleagues said that they would have given up. That made me question the reason for my persistence and determination. The more I wrote the more I saw memorable and influential moments of my life which had led me to become the teacher who wouldn't give up or take No for answer. Thoughts from No-One is in a sense a tribute to those of us who have overcome obstacles and come out the other side successfully. I hope you enjoy reading certain passages as much as I have enjoyed sharing them and perhaps my story will help to inspire some teachers to attempt and accomplish the impossible for their students.</p><p></p>