I have always been one to respect my teachers, and tried my best to stay on their good side. Along the way, many of my teachers have made a huge impact on me, and I feel as if they deserve something special.

First of all, I want to say thank you. Thank you for giving me the courage to go out and pursue my dreams. I probably would not have done so if it had not been for you pushing me, making sure I knew I was as good as you thought. Thank you for believing in me, giving me faith, and for helping me make my own path in this world. I never would have thought that I would be where I am today, and I have you to thank for it. Thank you for being that positive energy on a bad day, and for reminding me that my grades are not the mark of my intelligence.

As my life goes on I realize how truly lucky I was to have you as an educator. It could have definitely turned out a completely different way. However for some reason or another, I was put in your class, and it left a mark on me.

I can remember my elementary school teachers, and how they were the first ones to really let me know that I could accomplish all of my dreams. Although I was really small, and my dreams were way too big, they still told me I could do it. They gave me the basic tools I needed, that I still use today. All of those sharing lessons, show-and-tell, and wait your turn to speak, all come in handy today. You were my first group of teachers, and you really set my path up for success. For that I want to thank you. All of my elementary teachers have inspired me to teach someday, and I hope that I can handle a classroom of kids with excellence and grace as you did with me.

My middle school teachers probably saw me at a very weird time in my life. That was when I was trying too hard to fit in, and being someone I was not. In sixth and seventh grade, I tried way too hard to fit into one group of kids. In eighth grade I was going through a dark phase, and would wear black every day of the year. So to my teachers that put up with that, I am so sorry! You all did such an amazing job getting me ready for high school though, and I remember being afraid I would not do well. With your guidance, I was ready to succeed.

High school was a completely different world. Teachers scared me, and I got lost for the whole first week. Which is impossible in such a small school! Most of my teachers called me by my older sister’s name, so I learned to respond when they did. I always found it amusing though, mostly because we are very different from the other. I got really involved in high school, and I enjoyed it so much. I had an awesome time doing Journalism, Student Council, National Honor Society, Theatre, and band. I had started with band in middle school, however marching band made such a huge impact on my life! Color Guard was definitely my favorite thing that I did in high school. I was definitely sassier in high school, so I apologize for that. Though I got along with all of my teachers. From my librarian who always listened to me, to my guidance counselor who made sure I met all the deadlines. These teachers are truly something special. I also want to apologize to all of my teachers I had senior year. I really didn’t put in too much effort, and was just trying to pass the days away until graduation.

Overall my life has been greatly impacted by my school, and my teachers. I look back now and tell students how lucky they are to go to a wonderful school with a wonderful faculty. I never feel ashamed when I come to visit, because as much as the school left a mark on me, I am sure I left a mark on them.