Ashley Nicole Adriano appreciates Mr. Ryan Pryor, a teacher at INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL in San Jose, CA

Mr. Pryor, I have never met a teacher so capable of connecting to his/her students, until you. You have a gift to teach, and it displays that teaching was meant to be your personal legend. Your method of teaching is extraordinary and incomparable. You are able to correlate American Government and Economics to life. Your class was something I constantly looked forward to because it was beyond academics. Students may not tell you this often, but your personal experiences and life stories have made a great impact on us. It taught us to just live life. You taught us that we are beyond what we perceive ourselves. You showed us that we are capable of reaching our potential. Most importantly, your patience is remarkable. I understand how hard it can be to teach with passion, and fail to receive participation, however, you manage to follow through every single time. This moment may not seem as memorable to you as it did to me, but something you did that made a great impact on me was when you told me that I was setting a good example and that I worked hard. It was such a heartfelt comment. I felt grateful because you took the time to appreciate my efforts. Working the whole night, then coming to school right after was not easy. However, something about your speech made me feel like I was on the right path. I felt recognized, and I will always be thankful for that. I hope you continue to touch the lives of other young individuals, and never lose the positive light you have within you. Your passion to teach is not only inspiring but life-changing as well. I am grateful for all the efforts, time, and patience you put into teaching. Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Week! Sincerely, Ashley Adriano

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