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Should I tell a teacher what a profound impact he has had on my life?
I have a teacher at school who has been very helpful and understanding since my freshman year. I am graduating at the end of the year, and would really like him to know what kind of affect he has had on me. Trouble is, I know a lot of students tell him at the end of the year how influential and great he has been with them--- and I want what I say to be memorable and stand out.
I planned on just going with what feels natural, and telling him after school one day after I've graduated how much I appreciate him and how he has been like a father-figure. Is that saying too much? I also planned on giving him a copy of my senior picture with a quote about teachers on the back.
THOUGHTS? Thanks so much. God bless!
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I would leave out the father figure thing since that's kinda weird to some people even if you legitimately feel that way. But otherwise, just be honest and sincere and you're good to go.
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When someone has done something special for me, I always write them a letter to let them know how they have impacted my life. When I was a senior in highschool I was all about joining the military, it didn't work out for me but I wrote a reflection essay about it. My mom showed it to my recruiter who held onto it for a long time. You could try writing a reflection essay about what exactly this teacher has done for you.
I also think that what you're planning the day of your graduation is also very special, since it comes from the heart.
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Yes. Let the words flow from your heart. There's nothing wrong with telling that teacher how much they meant to you. Be sue to say you appreciated them for being there for you all those years(you can also include that "father figure" thing as-well). do what feels right, and say that you are not trying to sound like all of the other students,be very jenuion(idk how to spell that word hahaha sorry)
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It is okay to give a teacher a note expressing how his education has made a positive impact on you but nowadays I would be very careful to how you put things. You wouldn't want your teacher to get the wrong impression yet alone think you are coming on too him. I would definitely skip the whole father figure as I think that would be a bit much to say to a teacher. A note should be nothing more than a thank you and a few words as although your intentions aren't wrong I would again be careful on how you word it.
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