Dear Teacher,
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me as an individual with unique abilities, strengths,
preferences and interests. You understood my need for encouragement, motivation and support. You
helped me learn about myself and showed me I could achieve and be good at something. You tirelessly
worked to make sure I understood the routines, procedures and expectations in your classroom. You
modeled respect and care for all of us in your classroom. Your classroom was a safe place to be, where
all students felt valued and achievement was the priority. You made learning relevant and fun.
You planned many activities that involved students in hands-on learning activities and helped us learn
strategies to collaborate in groups and complete projects in a timely manner. This taught us the
importance of defining objectives, assigning roles, establishing deadlines and understanding individual
team members’ unique strengths and needs. You taught us to work together for a common goal, which is
something I now do every day in the workplace. You kept us engaged and busy.
You taught me the importance of using my strengths to develop skills I would need in the workplace. You
also taught me the importance of embracing change and taking responsibility for my own actions. You
helped me learn the importance of accountability to others and to myself. You taught me to be curious
and to question, which now makes me a more responsible citizen and consumer. You have instilled
within me a love for learning that will continue throughout my life.
Thank you for making a difference!
Sincerely,
A Former Student