I never really thanked my teachers enough when I was in high school. And I should have because those teachers have made me the person I am today. Some of my teachers even helped prepare me for college — even if I never took their advice.
I had high school teachers who made me love learning. And I had some who didn't. Those who did were less by the book, and they made learning fun. Those were the classes that made high school bearable. Those were the classes that I miss, even three years after graduating.
Thank you to my teachers, who spent the time making class fun and brightening the days of your students.
I had teachers who taught us life lessons, not just what was a part of the curriculum. We learned more than just how to be the best student — and that there is more to life than just preparing for the next stage of learning.
I had high school teachers who made me hate beloved subjects, while others helped me realize that I loved a subject. Because as much as people sometimes say it doesn't matter, a teacher can make all the difference.
I learned that I loved chemistry and French simply because of my teachers. I learned how to love English again after having an English teacher who made me despise the subject. That's something that I am beyond thankful for, as I am now an English major.
I learned a lot in high school from many different teachers — both good and bad things. I learned that teachers can be wrong and stuck in their ways, no matter how much they argue and support the argument.
I learned that sometimes teachers want students to interpret things one specific way, which can get frustrating. Other teachers encourage having different interpretations, something that was necessary to learn before college.
Thank you to my teachers who encouraged creativity.
Thank you for everything you do for all of your students. I'm sorry it has taken so long for you to get a thank you, but just know that you make a difference.
So to my high school teachers: Thank you.