Throughout our lives, we are constantly being sculpted into who we are by those we are surrounded by. Every once in a while, we come across someone special who makes a large impact on our lives. I was lucky enough to find that at my high school.

To My Favorite Teacher,

Thank you for showing me how important it is to take a break from all of the studying and have fun every once in a while.

Thank you for encouraging make my own decisions in order to make me a more decisive person.

Thank you for providing me with opportunities.

Thank you for guiding me through struggles I was facing.

Thank you for making me love learning again.

Thank you for making your classroom an enjoyable learning environment and engaging your students in what you are teaching.

Thank you for encouraging me to take risks.

Thank you for being a shoulder to cry on when I needed it.

Thank you for showing me that life is so much greater than high school.

Thank you for showing me how to be confident and assertive and for teaching me to stand up for myself if I am ever treated in a way I shouldn't be.

Thank you for being a friend to me.

Thank you for making your classroom a comfortable learning environment.

Thank you for making me laugh endlessly.

Thank you for teaching me so much more than I ever realized.

Thank you for keeping up with your student’s lives.

Thank you for supporting me and encouraging me to succeed.

Thank you for bringing out the best in me and for sculpting me into who I am today.

I could never thank you enough for your immense impact on my life and the lives of many other students.