We all had one teacher in high school that really impacted us, and we could go to about anything. For some of us it was a band director or an athletic coach. Maybe it was an English or math teacher we could always count on. Either way we could always count on this teacher to give great life advice, treat us like adults, and help us with our school work. Here are five things to say to the teacher you actually liked in high school.

1. You are one of the best at your profession.

You are great at getting students to understand your subject and getting them to understand the deeper meaning to things.

2. You taught me more than the subject.

You taught me how to enjoy every day. You taught me how to be friendly and kind to everyone. You taught me how to enjoy the little things and accept everyone. You taught me to go with the flow and take it easy, but don't procrastinate and ignore important things.

3. You taught me to listen to more than words.

Your body language taught me more than anything. Watching how you interact with us and the other teachers shows me how to act professional with more than what I say. You taught me to listen to the movement of others.

4. You are my role model.

You inspired me to be who I am today. Besides my parents you are the biggest influence in my life. You inspired me to always be kind and care for others. You helped shape me for my future.

5. Thank you.

Thank you for actually caring about your students. Thank you for not treating me like I'm a baby. Thank you for teaching me what I need to know to survive in the world. Thank you for helping me become the person I am today. Thank you for teaching.

This is for the teachers who always seek to inspire. They work hard everyday to ensure that we all can one day achieve our goals and have the careers we want. We could always count on these teachers to brighten our day and help us feel better. These teachers are the ones we looked forward to seeing when we pulled into the school parking lot. No matter how hard the subject was, we knew they would make it fun and easy to understand. They encouraged us through the good times and the bad, and they taught us everything we needed. Thank you again from the student who needed your inspiration to get through the day without having a mental breakdown.