To sir (and ma'am) with love...

I haven't posted anything in a while. Part of that is because I have been busy getting ready for the end of the school year and part of that is because I really feel like I have little to say that anyone would find truly meaningful or insightful. I have spent the last 12 years in school and learning so many things I can't even remember all of them right now. And now that I am graduating I need to thank some people for what they have done for me. So instead of spreading seeds of my "vast" knowledge I am going to give some well do recognition and appreciation to those who have helped me obtain the knowledge I do have.

First is Mrs. Alyssa McNaughton and Mr. Derek Brooks: These two teachers were my English teachers in eighth and ninth grade. They did not teach me anything too new or exciting, in fact they told me on multiple occasions that they learned more from me than they felt they had taught me, but they believed in me. They encouraged me in my writing and they encouraged me in my acting. They gave me confidence when I was at my lowest and they made me feel truly worthwhile. I will always be grateful to them for that.

Next is Mr. Scott Birrell: This man is one of the most amazing teachers in the entire world in my opinion. I cannot even describe specific things that make him such an amazing teacher, but he makes you love learning. Not just learning history, which is what he teaches, but learning anything. Learning about life. He teaches you responsibility and integrity and that (my words, not his) shit happens and you have to pick yourself up and move on. He is a brilliant man and an even better teacher. 

Finally is Ms. Sarah Woolsey: Ms. Woolsey holds a very special place in my heart. She taught me to be a better writer and reader. She taught me important life lessons. She wrote me glowing letters of recommendation and she encouraged me in my schooling. More than all of this though she helped shape me into the person I am. She cared about me, but she still pushed me to be better. She took care of me in little ways that were more helpful than she will ever realize. She made me feel special and important and I will love her forever because of that. I cannot express how much this woman means to me and how much I hope I can be like her when I am grown.

Thank you to all the teachers who shaped me and made me a better person. I love you all.