For those who’ve inspired us beyond back-to-school season.
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When they're not watching over you, juggling parents, or swigging Diet Cokes to stay awake, they're shaping your life like a pot of Play-Doh. But we take those lessons in stride and sometimes forget to let them know we're grateful.
As Los Angeles-based teacher Ryan Carroll put it, "The only thing I ever want is a simple note to know that my small contribution to society is making life better for others."
Here are a few heartfelt stories of gratitude from our staff and friends.
One of my high school teachers, Caryl Gatzlaff, basically transformed my writing style. She was my AP English teacher for two years and was a really tough grader, but she was sure to go through every misspelling, rewording, etc. that needed to be done, no matter how long it took. She actually just retired this year and I couldn't make it to her party in Dallas. She also showed us the beauty that is Dead Poets Society. At the end of the school year as seniors, we got on our desks and surprised her with the whole "O Captain, My Captain" scene for her.
—Candace Lowry
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