As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to share a story about my 12th grade English teacher.
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At first, she wasn’t my favorite teacher, but she had this presence – like a sun that pulled us all forward with her gravity.
We were all intimidated by her. Every essay she returned to me initially came marked up in red ink.
We were all intimidated by her. Every essay she returned to me initially came marked up in red ink.
While she was demanding of us, she was never discouraging. She showed me the beauty of structure and syntax.
She had confidence in me, and I wanted to become the writer that she knew I could be.
She had confidence in me, and I wanted to become the writer that she knew I could be.
The fire she ignited in me all those years ago has never gone out.
I’m a better writer and a better teacher because she showed me the way — and every day I aim to be that person for someone else.
I’m a better writer and a better teacher because she showed me the way — and every day I aim to be that person for someone else.
So, I hope you take a moment to #ThankATeacher who impacted your life.
Whether it is a teacher from decades ago, or last year, let them know that they continue to inspire you.
Whether it is a teacher from decades ago, or last year, let them know that they continue to inspire you.
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