SEE you Again
Prof. Ahed Al Najjar
Director EMS Education & Research - NA l Physician Associate-PAR l Chairman of NAEMT Mideast Education Committee l Professor at Trisakti University l Instructor University of Pittsburgh l FAHA l AHA Regional Faculty MENA
A very good afternoon to each one of you present here!
When I was told that this gathering will be held for me and that I am expected to deliver a speech, my eyes had tears in them.
The thought of leaving this college university is indeed hard to accept. But it is really happening and here I’m delivering my farewell speech.
This week is my last days at this college and my gunny sack that I will be taking from here is filled with mixed memories.
It is very heavy as it is filled with experience of 8-10 years and learning of a lifetime. Although I joined in as a teacher here but over these years, I became a student, too, as I got to learn many things from my students. I will always cherish the relationship between the mentor and mentees.
A teacher becomes a teacher because of his students and my lovely students have made me a teacher and I’m grateful to them.
We together made this experience worth remembering.
When I read the comments of students in the feedback form that they love my classes and made sure to take part in the intriguing discussions, my heart fills with pride and happiness.
Twitter Instagram messages I have received from all of them are truly overwhelming. As I stand here today, I exude joy and feel glad to have chosen the profession of teaching where in I got the chance to make a difference and change people’s lives for better.
Despite all the difficulties and challenges that come in the way of teachers, moments like these keep us going ahead. They push us to work harder and better and shape the young minds.
After leaving this college, I have planned to go to a vacation first and then work in country nearby . However, it does not matter wherever I go, I will never be forget this college as I too have grown up with you all.
So, I bid you all good bye with a heavy heart and with the hope that you would achieve success in whatever you do. You will make me proud with your good deeds. In the end, I would like to say thanks to the Dean and my colleagues for their unending support and cooperation.
You have been a significant part of my journey in this college . Working with you was a pleasure and I hope students will not pester you as much in future.
I thank you with my heart for having me here, for saying such nice words and organizing this great farewell party that I will remember all my life.
Allah bless you all and good luck for all your future endeavors. Good bye and take care!
Epidemiologist (MScPHEB), Paramedic Specialist NGHA (BScEMS). Former member of KSRelief & Arabrcrc. Founder of BadranEMS.com (Non-profit)
5 年Best wishes to you in your next achievements and goals! ??
Owner, Bluegrass Readiness, Inc.
5 年Oh, my very dear friend and colleague, what a heartfelt farewell. It almost brought me to tears. THIS influencing of new classes of passionate lifesavers is your legacy, one that should bring you a lifetime of satisfaction!