Have you ever had a teacher who changed your life? I’ve had the privilege of having many great teachers, all who have no idea how inspiring they were. Perhaps one of the most memorable ones I’ve ever had was Ms. McArthur. She was new to the school when our class had her in grade 5, and I managed to get her again the following year in a spilt grade 5/6 class.
It’s hard to remember everything when you’re so young, but her kindness and her overuse of the happy face on all my assignments has undeniably rubbed off on me. And if somehow she ever reads this, I would say that her impact on me was something like Mrs. Jean Thompson had on Teddy … a reference to a story she read us many years ago; a story I’ve never forgotten. “Thank you … for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference.”
A lovely salute to Ms. McArthur, Emily. 🙂
Thanks RJ! I was digging through old photo albums when I found these images.
What a beautiful tribute to a teacher who made a difference in a student’s life.
She surely did. Never forget those days. Doesn’t seem so long ago.
It’s always great to have mentors in our lives. The have a big impact in how we develop. Lucky you to have had Ms. McArthur as a teacher back. Nice tribute!
I am sure you also had a great teacher as well, Otto! I feel like they are so under appreciated sometimes. But I know I will never forget the impact my teachers had on my life.