I was going through my files trying to organize them
when I saw this letter of my former student. I remember getting teary-eyed when
I got this from my email. It's a beautiful feeling being a teacher. One that I
will treasure for the rest of my life. Sharing this as an inspiration to all
teachers who work so hard out there. Everything you do is not in vain. Believe
it or not, these kids, as raucous as they may seem will always have that
gratitude in their hearts.
"Real education should educate us out
of self into something far finer; into a selflessness which links us with all
humanity."
-- Lady Nancy Astor
Dear Ms. Nina Buena-Nichols,
I am writing in the format you have taught me for the whole
year last year. My English may not be perfect but I can say that my English has
improved due to your endless effort to teach me. Although you are no longer my
teacher, but as what I wrote in my bucket list I will always remember who you
are.
Firstly, thank you for being my teacher, mother and also a
friend. At first, I admit that I was not used to your teaching styles as it was
still new to me. I complained a little bit, especially when you
assigned us journals. I have now understood that the journal was really
essential to be able to communicate to you without feeling shy or scared. Now
that we aren’t required to write journals, I missed writing them. Quoting my
mom, we won’t be able to appreciate something we never lost. Not to forget your
speeches, it contains a lot of good lessons we need growing up. In English, you
were the one who told me what I need to improve and what I need to keep up. You
have helped me grow not only academically but also as a person.
Secondly, you were always so caring to our class. You would
interfere with our problems as if it were yours although you have nothing to do
with it. You have exceeded your duty as our form teacher by giving us extra
care. When you helped us talk to the different subject teachers to adjust our
schedules. I remember those times when you used to always call my name every
lesson and I would complain. I know those comments were necessary to remind me
to control myself. I would always have your voice in my head reminding myself
to behave. We have been through a lot of fun and problems as a class. Although
we are all still in one class now, it would never be the same without you.
Lastly, I would like to wish you a very happy life with your
husband. I hope you can have the family you always wanted and with you
experience in teaching us you will be an excellent mother. I pray that you can
be healthy and happy forever. I hope all of us will get a chance to meet you
again before you go to Michigan.
As you said, “You may forget me as a teacher, but I hope you
remember the lessons I have taught you.” Don't worry miss, not only will we
remember your lessons, we will remember that there is no better teacher we
could ever ask for. Before I sign off, I know you almost cried reading this
miss. I know it’s too good. hahaha.
I wish you nothing but the best !!!
Your “bestest” student,
M
What a lovely letter. So deep and sweet. I can feel the gratitude. I bet it feels great to be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely. So much of emotions in it. I do feel the gratitude. It feels good to be appreciated.
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