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So here's the basic question: Should I try and get back in touch with a retired former teacher?
More context: this man taught me four years ago and was genuinely one of the best teachers I have ever known. He taught me so much not only about his subject, but about values, kindness, respect and overall how to be a good person. He set anchors for right and wrong that I still adhere to today. I was just the small, quiet little girl with big dreams; he not only took the time to find out those dreams but then did everything he could to set me on the path to achieving them. I owe him so much. As I said, one of the greatest men I've ever met.
After that year, he retired and I left the school. Because I was young, I didn't fully realise the impact he'd had on me at the time. I offered a brief and scripted thank-you, but I didn't say half the stuff I should have. I know someone who's still in touch with him, or at least was last time I asked, so I guess my question is: should I try and get back in touch so I can finally thank him properly and let him know how it's ended up for me? Or would that be weird after so long, especially since he's retired now? If anyone actually read this far, I really appreciate it. I'd be grateful for any thoughts or advice
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Hey you should totally get in touch with him and I am really sure if you'll tell him the impact he has made in your life ... it would surely make his day ... I had a situation where I wasn't in touch with my former Tution teacher ( he was my favorite teacher) and he texted me to call him and I was very nervous and anxious about it ( because I hadn't talked to him for a while and I thought he would probably ask me that or say something about it ) but thn when we finally talked on phone it was really refreshing and calming and I was actually happy since I was able to know how he was doing and I think that was the same case for him as well so you shouldn't think too much about it he is your Teacher and it would make him nothing but happy to know that you still remember him and his values and I think this could be the best thing a teacher would from their students. So good luck 💜
ReplyThanks for the input! I'm glad you were able to get back in touch with your teacher too. I will say, this situation has at least stopped me from ever letting a teacher I adore go unappreciated again! I've had two other life-changing teachers; I had one at the same time as this man, and I was able to go back and thank her when I finally realised. The other is my teacher now, and I've made sure that throughout the time he's taught me I've told him tons of times that I appreciate him; he knows full well I think the world of him. A lesson for every regret, hey:)
ReplyYes. I had a teacher like this and didn’t get to tell her. She passed away before I went to find her again
ReplyHonestly, that's what I'm scared of. If he passes away before I get to tell him this, I would carry that regret with me forever. I guess I'm just concerned he might think it odd or I might be bothering him, now that he's happily retired. Thanks for the advice:)
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