You never forget your favorite teacher.
Most of us used to hate our teachers during school.
They were mean, never wanted us to have fun and always got us into trouble. However, as we grew up, those same teachers would be our confidants, our mentors and the people wishing us well into the ‘real world.’
And some students were lucky enough to have those special teachers in school,
Naghma Sheikh, my grade 6 English literature teacher, changed my life. She saw how shy, quiet and scared I always was and got me on stage to read poetry in front of the whole school. Leading up to it, she'd record my voice and make me listen to it, telling me how good I sounded.
— Rizwan. (@RizwanPehelwan) January 27, 2019
Nope, I am NOT crying YOU ARE.
That confidence boost helped me for years. Poetry, drama, writing, debates, music, everything started happening. I was mediocre at everything, but it didn't matter? I felt what mattered was I do different things. She pushed me to find myself.
— Rizwan. (@RizwanPehelwan) January 27, 2019
What I'm trying to say is, teachers can change lives. One kind teacher out of dozens of angry, rigid, aggressive teachers, changed mine. I'm still finding myself lmao but she helped me pack for the journey.
— Rizwan. (@RizwanPehelwan) January 27, 2019
IT’S YOU, YOU are crying.
This user took the time out to write out his own experience that ended up shaping the way he lived his life, years after help was given. It just goes to show that a little guidance goes a long way and for this particular user, it went a long long way and even inspired others to do the same.
After a user shared his wonderful experience with his own teacher in school, users all over Twitter have been sharing their own experiences with teachers and professors that they loved.
And damn, this is v wholesome stuff, be prepared.
O levels World History teacher Mrs Hameed and A levels English Lit teacher Ms Shama def changed my life.
Beyond high school, teachers who meant the most were found outside the classroom and I'm forever indebted š https://t.co/PrzZq3HO5E
— Isra Ansari (@Isransari) January 29, 2019
University, @naveenminai she taught me a lot but she changed me because for the first time ever it felt like a teacher cared about my mental wellbeing. The only professor in front of whom Iāve literally bawled my eyes out. And the one who actually believed in me. ā¤ļø https://t.co/Eh3v6uuj29
— Alina (@thatkarachigirl) January 29, 2019
My English teacher at my college, who wouldn't take no for an answer when I told her that I have never debated or even wrote one for that matter. She saw the potential in me which none in my school saw. I will forever be grateful to her.
— The great asshole. (@unlovablefuck) January 27, 2019
Miss Nazia, my grade 9 Chemistry teacher. Used to hate sciences, but she made me fall in love with Chemistry.
I remember after the mocks she taking out time for me daily after school because I never took tuitions then. Favvv teacher ever, but I sadly have no contact of her. https://t.co/0jL5aRMZJh— Wasay (@iKhawaja_) January 29, 2019
Also, Mrs.Rab. Was my grand motherās age. Urdu teacher in olevels. Once gave me 11/10 in an assignment because of the presentation. (No jokes)
Improved my reading and writing SO much. She once told my mom in PTM how she gave my examples to other parents.
Best feeling ever! https://t.co/0jL5aRMZJh
— Wasay (@iKhawaja_) January 29, 2019
And okay maybe some not so great experiences.
My eighth grade urdu teacher, maāam bushra, mocked me in front of the whole class by saying there should be a special grade beyond āungradedā or an F awarded especially to me because i was just THAT hopeless.
six months later, i got an A at 93% https://t.co/KuDvtknL3N— h (@HaadeaP) January 29, 2019
But mostly good.
My acca f7 teacher Mr jamshed changed my life. He told me I will not pass my exams. I said in my heart "teri pe** …."
I cleared my acca š https://t.co/IkWhMCoriT— Blunder Womanya ā (@BlunderWoman_) January 29, 2019
We all know how important teachers but we never realize just how special they are. I am 24 years old but my friends and I still reminisceĀ school days and all the teachers that made our lives hell before giving us the direction we needed to take on the real world.
Whether you’re in school or in College, it may be tough to, but try and take some time out of your day to tell your teacher thank you for everything they do for you and all of your friends, they’ll love it and so will you.
Also hehe, now since we’re talking about teachers…
^ Maybe this will change up some perspectives.
Have you seen the thread on Twitter? Tell us about your teacher experiences, good and bad in the comments below! Love you.
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