My Mrs. Thompson

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You are amazing and always will be an amazing teacher to me and have changed me in subtle but very impacting ways. You had been by my side through my three years with you at jr. high. I was talking of you several days back and how i spent some of my lunches with you just talking about life and its happening. Also how, even after i had graduated, I come back to still visit every one of the seventh grade teachers who influenced my life. Some day after I graduate highschool you will find a note under your door instead of a visit- just maybe. Because i dont think i could just leave a note. I think hugs in person would do much better. ;)

And still I am impressed by your heartfeltness and truthfullness. The fustration put into your job because you care about your kids and you WANT them to WANT to learn and have fun and get good grades. even though sometimes you need to be hit in the head in order for you to remember the reasons you teach and why you havent quit or given up.

• You teach because of the light bulb that goes off when a student gets it.



• You teach because of the "wazzz dat?!?" ;)



• you teach because there are children out there who need the love and guidence from somebody outside of their home and you can give it to them.



• You teach because you want your kids to realize their potential if they just TRY!!!

I admire your teaching because of the things you do off the clock and off the job description and the positive attitude you have (most of the time ;)) I admire your friendship because when it gets down and dirty you lay it out straight up and still give comfort in it. I admire you because not only do you teach with passion but you try darn hard to reach the kids you have and treat them like humans, not just some brat for a kid or a screw up. yea you get fustrated and angry and overwhelmed but in the end i KNOW you're going to do what it takes.

I dunno boutcha' but i'm thankful for ya! Happy birthday!

" They hugged each other, and dr. stoddard whispered in mrs. Thompson's ear, "thank you, mrs. thompson, for belieiving in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that i could make a difference."