Dear Mrs. Douglas,
The first day of AP English you told a story of a man who had bragged about not reading a book since he had graduated. Then you said something to the effect of how sad. That obviously has stayed with me through the years. Every time I finish a book I say to myself Mrs. Douglas would be proud. You are a powerful teacher who still influences my actions today. You opened up great books to me and I thank you for it.
I find it sad that a person young as you is retiring.
I remember sitting in your class near graduation day, thinking that I had become myself. That, although there was much more life and experience to live, I would not change much. I had finally matured into the adult I was to be. HA! I wish you joy in this next phase and discovering the person you are about to be.
With love.
Patty Casey Lingwall
Mrs. Douglas was my high school English teacher. She is retiring this year and her son asked everyone he knew to write a letter to her which he is compiling in a book. There are many teachers who influenced my life. The challenge is to journal or scrapbook about a special teacher in your life and also to thank that teacher if possible. It does not have to be a school teacher either, think of all those who have taught you. Here are some other "teachers"...
Primary teacher
Youth leader
Coach
Friend
Mentor
Parent
Child
Scout leader
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