To the teacher who was there in the darkest times

Thank you for being there when my young self needed someone the most. My life at the time was filled with witnessing my dad dying, and you did everything you could to place joy in my life in one way or another.

From making me laugh each day, bringing over dinner on nights my dad was in the hospital, and asking me to help you clean the classroom as a way to get me out of the house.

During a time in my life when I needed to be shown love and support the most, you were there, and I'll never forget it.

To the teacher who never stops believing in me

First of all, thank you for not only being a teacher but one of the most influential men in my life.

You spent each day making each student feel special, loved, unique and cherished. You have supported multiple students at sporting events, been there to talk to and give advice to anyone who needed it and even attended my Confirmation.

Even though you taught me in school almost four years ago, you have never stopped teaching me what it means to be the best version of yourself and how to put others above yourself. You are a teacher, and friend, that I will never forget.

To the teacher who made everyone feel like they mattered

When I first began your class, I was nervous, being that chemistry was not the easiest subject for me to understand and attain. However, you took every step in making sure that no one felt that they were lagging behind.

Not only this, but you took the time to strike up a conversation with each student individually throughout the week, making each student feel valued and that they mattered.

When students were going through hard times, you noticed and let them know that you were there if they ever needed anything, and went out of your way to make sure each of your students felt cherished and loved.

For this, you are a teacher I will never forget.