Technically, my best student is the one who has made Full at an R1. Really, the best one came from much worse circumstances and with the B.A., now has another promotion in their job. That is the one my lazy, slacking self gave lazy, slacking extra points to so they could graduate and get out. I do not care how bad it might have been. People in this group called us lazy slackers. They may not know what it is to set the alarm for 4 so you can get on the bus to work at 5, or to come to class at 9 having worked the graveyard shift which, in case you do not know, is 12M to 8. This is the last time I will humor anyone and call myself, or my student, a lazy slacker. I apologize for the resentment I feel.
Axé.