Lessons Learned

Thank you for what you taught me

and for helping me to grow.
You have expanded so much my learning
and taught me what I know.
You are someone I will never forget
Nor the lessons I have learned
For they will never be wiped clean
Theyre in my memory burned.
Answers
Each day you stood before us
and gave to us your time.
You gave to us your patience
and helped expand our minds.
Thanks for what you gave me
And for what you have taught.
You helped me with the questions
For the answers I have sought.
Imparter of Knowledge
Teacher and advisor
Counselor and friend
Imparter of knowledge
Which never has an end.
All these things you were to me
And Im thankful to this day.
I have now succeeded
And you helped show me the way.



Truth
A teacher is someone to turn to.
someone to chide and scold you.
Someone to give of their time
and help expand your mind.
Someone to assign reports
and ignore all retorts.
You were all this to me
and the truth you helped me see.
Thanks for what youve done
and the battles you have won.
Because of You
A teacher is a person
Who helps you every day.
Who scolds you when youre bad
And helps you find your way.
Thanks for what you did for me,
for teaching me something new.
For I would not be here today
If it hadnt been for you.
Poetry by Sharon Hendricks


Poems

You Changed My World

Teachers come and teachers go,
with new students every year.
But few teachers are so well loved,
remembered because they are so dear.
Teachers teach us lessons,
we could never learn alone.
They guide us, and they lead us,
out of our comfort zone.
You have gone over and beyond,
and taught me quite a lot.
And you even had faith in me,
when you knew that I did not.
You changed my world,
and youve changed my view.
And for that Id like,
to say, thank you.










I Thank You Most Sincerely

I thank you most sincerely,
for your simple ways of teaching.
Pressing me to think,
and to remember to keep on reaching.
Students always remember,
the great teachers they had.
They conjure quite a feeling,
a special kind of glad.
You never doubted me,
though I had a confused look.
You were able to show me,
stuff I couldnt learn in books.
Youre the one who said I could,
when I said that I could not.
Youre the one who knew I knew,
when I thought I had forgot.
Thank you for being that special teacher,
who made me who I am.
The one I will remember,
Youve got a lifetime fan.








Teachers Teach Us Many Things

Teachers teach us many things,
how to write and how to read.
They seem to know about
everything us kids might need.
When we cant find the answer,
you tell us just where to look.
You make us search our head,
if its not inside a book.
Learning things is easy,
with a teacher just like you.
You make learning fun,
so Id like to say, thank you.

Youre the Best Teacher
Thank you for sharing,
your wisdom with me everyday.
Thank you for your style,
that helped in every way.
You make it fun,
and help them smile.
And build our futures,
all the while.
You spark our interest,
make us think
To help us find,
the missing link.
Building minds alone,
is not an easy mission.
And needs someone special,
for this unique position.
How you do it is not a guess.
You simply are the very best.
Youre An Inspiration

You have been an inspiration,
to all of those you taught.
As the knowledge added up,
the more of it we sought.
The more I learn through all the years.
The more it takes away my fears.
I gained confidence,
and began to soar.
And built strength,
down into my core.
For all of this I have you to praise.
For teaching me your amazing ways.
Thanks for all the gifts,
and my future life ahead.
And all the wonderful things,
that you put into my head.


So That I Might Grow

You were the midwife,
Who drew me to the light,
Who held my quivering self,
And made it quite alright.
In all my earthly ignorance,
You found the shoots,
You nurtured my howling sense,
And gently placed me over here,
So that I might grow,
Casting off my nightly fear.
You were my midwife,
And always will be here,
In my heart.
How It Sets You Free

I ignored you,
I laughed at you,
I spoke over you,
I forgot you,
I joked about you,
I did not believe you.
But you still believed in me,
And made me finally see.
What patience means,
How it sets you free.
Thank You.



You Are a Strange Teacher

You are a strange teacher,
Seeing no great difference
Between ignorance and knowledge
No marvel in beauty
Or mystery in stupidity.
You only see children,
To be encouraged,
To grow and be free.
You are a strange teacher
Indeed.




Your Patience Has no End

Your patience seems to have no end,
Your smile no revenge,
Your knowledge soars brilliantly,
Like a flag of peace-ability,
You understand frailty,
As much as you know bravery,
You are a flower,
From another land,
Where the changing seasons,
Are just passing friends.
One day I dearly hope,
I will reach that mountaintop.

Thank You for Your Wisdom

Thank you for your wisdom,
That shone down from your face,
Gleamed in your voice,
And followed your every step.
Thank you for patience,
That sang in your eyes,
And from between every word.
Thank you for guiding me through,
So that I may do the same, one day.


Number One Teacher
(Name of teacher),
I'm happy that you're my teacher;
I enjoy each lesson you teach.
As my role model you inspire me
To dream and to work and to reach.
With your kindness you get my attention;
Every day you are planting a seed
Of curiosity and motivation
To know and to grow and succeed.
You help me fulfill my potential;
I'm thankful for all that you've done.
I admire you each day, and I just want to say,
As a teacher, you're number one!


I Want To Be Like You
Thank you, teacher,
for being my life's role model.
When I consider all you've taught me
and reflect on the kind of person you are,
I want to be like you
smart, interesting and engaging,
positive, confident, yet unpretentious.
I want to be like you
well-informed and easy to understand,
thinking with your heart as well as your head,
gently nudging us to do our best,
with sensitivity and insight.
I want to be like you
giving your time, energy and talent
to ensure the brightest possible future
for each of us.
Thank you, teacher
For giving me a goal to shoot for:
I want to be like you!


A Teacher for All Seasons
A teacher is like Spring,
Who nurtures new green sprouts,
Encourages and leads them,
Whenever they have doubts.
A teacher is like Summer,
Whose sunny temperament
Makes studying a pleasure,
Preventing discontent.
A teacher is like Fall,
With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors
And a happy atmosphere.
A teacher is like Winter,
While it's snowing hard outside,
Keeping students comfortable,
As a warm and helpful guide.
Teacher, you do all these things,
With a pleasant attitude;
You're a teacher for all seasons,
And you have my gratitude!

If I Could Teach You, Teacher
If I could teach you, teacher,
I'd teach you how much more
you have accomplished
than you think you have.
I'd show you the seeds
you planted years ago
that are now coming into bloom.
I'd reveal to you the young minds
that have expanded under your care,
the hearts that are serving others
because they had you as a role model.
If I could teach you, teacher,
I'd show you the positive effect
you have had on me and my life.
Your homework is
to know your value to the world,
to acknowledge it, to believe it.
Thank you, teacher.




Sonnet For An Unforgettable Teacher
(Teacher's name),
When I began your class I think I knew
The kind of challenges you'd make me face.
You gave me motivation to pursue
The best, and to reject the commonplace.
Your thinking really opened up my mind.
With wisdom, style and grace, you made me see,
That what I'd choose to seek, I'd surely find;
You shook me out of my complacency.
I thank you now for everything you've done;
What you have taught me I will not outgrow.
Your kind attention touched my mind and heart;
In many ways that you will never know.
I will remember you my whole life through;
I wish that all my teachers were like you.

The Best Teachers
Teachers open up young minds,
showing them the wonders of the intellect
and the miracle
of being able to think for themselves.
A teacher exercises
the mental muscles of students,
stretching and strengthening,
so they can make challenging decisions,
find their way in the world,
and become independent.
The best teachers care enough
To gently push and prod students
to do their best
and fulfill their potential.
You are one of those.
Thank you.


The Most Admired Teacher
(Name of teacher),
The most admired teacher
Would be caring, kind and smart.
She'd always have her students'
Best interests in her heart.
She'd help us love to learn.
Her lessons would be clear.
She'd motivate with praise,
And always be sincere.
She'd be upbeat and supportive,
And a great role model too.
She'd be the perfect teacher;
She'd be just like you!


I'll Remember You Always
Rarely does someone
get to influence a person's life
in a positive way
for a lifetime,
as a teacher can,
fostering optimism and confidence,
providing knowledge that leads to success,
and being a good role model,
as you have,
and you are,
and you will...
forever.
I'll remember you always.
Thank you.




Thank You, Teacher
Thank you, skillful teacher,
For teaching me to be
A stronger, smarter person,
Academically.
Thank you, favorite teacher
For acting like a friend,
And taking time to show me,
Lessons hard to comprehend.
Thank you for your caring
And lots of other stuff;
For all the things you gave me,
I can't thank you enough.

I Wouldn't Know...
If I hadn't had you as my teacher,
I wouldn't know
how much fun learning can be,
satisfying to the brain and heart,
filling me with essential knowledge
I can use all my life.
I wouldn't know
some teachers stand out from others
in their desire to maximize
students' potential
for educational fulfillment,
success and happiness.
If I hadn't had you as my teacher,
I just wouldn't know.


Star Teacher
I always love your class;
Your teaching helps me see,
That to have a happy life,
Learning is the key.
You understand your students;
You're sensitive and smart.
You're a skillful teacher;
I knew it from the start.
I'm grateful for your wisdom
For the teacher that you are;
You're a very good person,
And as a teacher, you're a star!


Some Teachers
What we learn forms the filter
through which we view the world.
What we learn
determines how we live our lives.
Some teachers teach us the right things
and make them easy to understand.
Some teachers make learning fun,
a joy that enriches all we do.
Some teachers help lead us
toward success and happiness.
Some teachers are very important to us;
we will always remember them.
You are one of those teachers.
Thank you for being my teacher.
I really appreciate you!





Thanks Teacher Poetry


My Teacher

Thank you, my teacher, for being there
At times when skies were gray

Thank you, my teacher, for lending an ear
When I had things to say
You showered love on me lavishly
When no one seemed to care
You brought me joys untold
To fill my heart with moments of gold
I would have felt isolated and lonely
If you had not been there
I lack the words to let you know
How much you mean to me,
But I will profusely thank God for you
Until the Eternity.
- Maryam Mashhadi




Teacher Appreciation Poem

T is for talented that you surely are
E is for explaining so patiently
A is for the ability to make the class fun
C is for correcting us when we were wrong
H is for helping us in every way
E is for encouraging us to do our best
R is for rare, there is only one of you!
So thank you special teacher; we think you're great too!
- Author Unknown


A Teacher Is...
By Julie Spann



A teacher is someone who inspires.
She makes you want to learn.
A teacher is someone who applauds.
His praise students want to earn.
A teacher is someone to respect.
Her dedication sets her apart.
A teacher is someone to admire.
Hes compassionate, funny and smart.
A teacher is someone who explains.
She makes things easier to comprehend.
A teacher is someone very special,
Who is a faithful mentor and friend.

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Teacher, Youre Number One!
By Julie Spann

I thought that I would hate your class;
Work only hard enough to pass.
I never was much good at math
Id always struggled in the past.
But in that first week of school
I saw that you were really cool.
Somehow you made math seem fun.
With me that makes you number one!
You truly put my mind at ease.
And then I started to believe,
That I could do this if I tried.
So all my doubts I brushed aside.
And when I aced that first test
I knew that I was truly blessed,
To have an awesome teacher like you
Who makes math fun, and simple too!




Thank You for Being Simply the Best

Thank you for being simply the best!
How you do it, we'll never know:
A passionate teacher, yet one of the guys;
Never the boss, yet controlling the flow;
Kind, free and caring; groovy and wise.
Your excellence spoils us for all of the rest.
On leaving your care, we must look back to grow.
Upon these bright memories, we lay our good-byes.