Everyone can remember at least one teacher who inspired them, believed in them, helped them or just made their educational life a little easier. I have a few but the two that stick out are my kindergarten teacher and my 5th grade teacher. My kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Beaks, was a sweet, caring person who’s first name just happen to be the same as mine and how cool was that. From then on I wanted to be a teacher just like her! My 5th grade teacher, Mrs Lanzafame always took that extra minute with her students. I remember writing a story about a pet shop and I asked her to read it. I even drew pictures to go along with it. She agreed to read it and later that day she gave it back to me with a piece of paper on top where she had written her comments about how she loved the story and to keep writing and imagining. I’m pretty sure that’s where my love of writing began because she encouraged me to keep going. As a teacher myself, I try to be like those teachers who inspired me, made me dream, helped me believe in myself and above all loved to teach and have fun! Teachers Rock!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
JJ BRETT 