a teacher’s love

... as good as apple pie 

In sixth grade, I had the most amazing teacher, Mrs. Albers. Although I had many, many inspiring teachers along the way (Mrs. Daugherty/1st, Mrs. Hoehne/4th, Mrs. Trissel/Spanish, and Mr. Bailer/Biology- were just a few who had a very significant impact on my life) however, she led me to creative thoughts, ideas and emotions worthy of expressing for the first time in my life as a young student and I can never thank her enough for that… Sure, my classmates and I lacked the ability to properly express those ideas… however, her young, spunky, and caring personality helped me to develop a sense of confidence and love for literature that still exists within me today. She was kind, patient, and showed us what it meant to learn objectives in a positive manner- always with respect and most importantly, always with love. 


One of my favorite things about Mrs. Albers was this: we did so many hands-on assignments and activities that I still remember vividly today- so many. I can remember her thoughtful introduction on the first day of school, creating numerous skits, exploring our imagination by constructing creative projects, fun science experiments, constantly working on our listening skills through critical thinking activities, and most of all, being challenged with unique writing prompts that sparked a love for all aspects of the english language– and at every step– feeling my confidence and love for reading & writing grow. 


She loved us and I could feel it- every day.