SIOUX CITY -- After 30 years at East Middle School, Julia Licht taught her last day at the building on Thursday. Her message to future educators: "Have an open heart," and don't think the adult is always in the right.
Zachary Marlow, left, chats with his eighth-grade reading teacher Julia Licht on Thursday at East Middle School in Sioux City. For the last day of school, students in Licht's class watched non-verbal Disney short films and discussed their meaning.
After approaching her to ask for a photo, students pose with Julia Licht on her last teaching day at East Middle School. Following more than three decades in teaching numerous subjects, one of Licht's largest takeaways is that "children need love most when they deserve it least."
Zachary Marlow, left, chats with his eighth-grade reading teacher Julia Licht on Thursday at East Middle School in Sioux City. For the last day of school, students in Licht's class watched non-verbal Disney short films and discussed their meaning.
After approaching her to ask for a photo, students pose with Julia Licht on her last teaching day at East Middle School. Following more than three decades in teaching numerous subjects, one of Licht's largest takeaways is that "children need love most when they deserve it least."