Anyone else always ridiculously happy when students do well?

[PinkPsychologist]

I am teaching three classes for the same course (~60 1st year students) this year. They had in-class discussions this week and they did SO well - even the group I was a little worried about. Both with regard to content and how they treated their team members and opponents. 

Anyone else always ridiculously happy when students do well? 

[dr. t]

No it always makes me really angry and bitter.

[Bschaefer]

I get wicked happy when my students do well on their exams. I understand that the subject may be difficult and there is a lot of memorization for an intro but it makes the position worth it esp. when they really engage and apply their knowledge. I really try to let them explain what they know about it and I'll fill in gaps of knowledge during reviews and I would say that about 85% of the time, they are just not sure of themselves although they understand the material. 

I'm right there with you, PinkPsychologist. 

[wildviolet]

Yes! I was really happy a few weeks ago when my undergraduates answered their own questions instead of always looking to me or waiting for me to moderate. It means we've developed a safe and supportive learning community where students feel like they can share their questions and attempt to answer the questions based on their experiences and the course readings/course work.

[HylianScholar]

I'm always happy when students respond in class and do well.  I get even happier when a student who started off the semester struggling improves throughout the semester.  I'm the happiest when my students enjoy what's being taught and it sticks with them.