To My Teachers That Pushed Me,
You know more than anybody that school was rough for me. Even when I was struggling with tests, homework, understanding material, and remembering the simplest things, you never gave up on me. You continued to push me to succeed. You would reassure me every day that I am capable of going beyond my best. You reminded me day after day that a grade does not define who I am. You told me that it is okay to ask for help. You spoke words of encouragement to me when I needed it the most. You let me walk into your classrooms to sit and talk. When I felt like all hope was gone, you told me exactly what I needed to hear... "I believe in you." Those words mean the world to me. Those words are the reason why I continue to push myself.
I can remember sitting in your classes hoping that you would be a teacher who would push me but also being a teacher that caused me to love school. I remember walking to class actually wanting to go. I was excited to learn more from you. You made me enjoy the hours of homework, writing long papers, and waking up before the sun. I loved that you pushed me, even when I hated it. You pushed me because you believed in me. You knew I could do better than what I was turning in. So, thank you for that.
I could talk to you like you were somebody I've known my whole life. Listening to every word and responding with what I needed to hear. When I told you I hated an assignment, project, or class in general, you told me I can accomplish more than I think or wanted to believe. You are the reason I made it through some of the hardest times.
You always wanted to know how I was doing. It wasn't a passing question. It was a genuine question. You let me tell you how much I hate certain subjects and projects that I thought were pointless. I don't know why you did that because the hate for all of those was strong. I had strong feelings for those subjects and I made it well known. Thanks for listening.
I want to say thanks for being the people I could go to when I felt like everything was falling apart, and I thought I was going to fail all of my classes even when I had A's and B's. You taught me to believe in myself. Thanks to you, I tell myself all of the little things you said to me.
Throughout my time in your classes, I found myself loving school. I want to thank you for teaching me life lessons, making me laugh when I needed it the most, and helping me to believe in myself. You are all truly the best. I am thankful that I had you as my teachers. I wouldn't want anybody else.
Thank you,
Your student
