A Teacher's Heart

I remember wondering how to reach him.
I remember wondering "why doesn't  he like me?"
I remember adjusting my teaching for 1 student.
I remember sitting at his table trying to pull something, anything, out.

I don't remember anything specific that helped.
I don't remember his final grade.
I don't remember his class rank at graduation.

I remember the tears and happiness I felt when he came back.
I remember feeling shocked and amazed that he was thanking me.
I don't remember the exact moment he changed from a boy to a man.