Mrs. Ealy was a teacher like no other. She made everyone feel unembarrassed of their disability. The way she did her job was recognizable to all, but most didn't have her class. She was a teacher for the kids who struggled more than others, who just needed that little boost, and Mrs. Ealy was that person for them. Mrs. Ealy made everyone in her room feel confident. She made workshops that stuck in the minds of all her kids, and to this day, I still use her methods. As a former student of this smart, funny, lovely woman, I feel proud of the accomplishments I have made. I wish I could thank her in person. I am certainly the person I am today because of her.

Dear Ms. Ennis, I want to thank you for everything. You were my 8th-grade teacher and really just one of the best teachers I've ever had. When I think of a teacher I cherish, you're the first to come to mind. At the time, I was struggling with my mental health and took frequent visits to the counselor's office. But, whenever I was around you, I never once felt judged. Despite my struggle, you took time to see the real me and my potential as a student. You embraced me with open arms, and you never failed to make me feel safe and welcome in your classroom. You were always there for me, and it means the world to me. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have such a caring and loving teacher like you. Thank you for being you! - Sincerely, an appreciative 12th-grader

Mrs. Smith, All the hard work, determination, and kindness you put in daily does not go unnoticed - thank you for everything. You were the most inspiring and respected teacher. You were the teacher I needed in my life when I was at my lowest. Thank you for bringing the joy into the classroom when it was down. You took learning and made it a journey full of excitement and discovery. You've helped me so much and made learning fun. I looked up to you every day and always came to school with a smile on my face. I truly appreciate you for everything you've done for me and your incoming students and for being our anchor but also our peacemaker and guide! From your little 10th grader, Katie. :)

There are not enough words to thank you for everything you did for me as my teacher. I don't think I will ever be able to say thank you enough for the compassion you met my attitude with; you truly changed my life for the better and showed me what it meant for people to work at their own pace. Even when I got behind in your class, you still met me with compassion and helped me in any way you could. You gave me a chance to survive even when I didn't want to. I truly didn't have any hope for my life throughout freshman year, but you cheered me on every step of the way and let me move at my own pace. I'm honestly not sure I would be graduating in seven months without the support you showed me. I'm truly so thankful for you and all of the compassion you gave me.

I wanted to thank Mr. Ball for being a good teacher and always trying to help his students. Mr. Ball has a personality like no other; he is so funny and serious at the same time. He never fails to bring a laugh or smile to me or my friends' faces. When my mom was going through cancer, Mr. Ball was able to get his students to write get-well cards for her to help her feel better while she was in the hospital for Thanksgiving. I will never forget Mr. Ball for that because no teacher has ever done that for me, let alone cared. Mr. Ball is such a good person with such a good heart, and he deserves more credit.