DEAR TEACHER…

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the impact you’ve had as a Language Arts teacher.

There’s something powerful about a classroom where words actually feel alive, where reading and writing aren’t just assignments but ways to understand yourself and the world a little more clearly. That kind of environment doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from a teacher who cares deeply about both the material and the students in front of them.

The way you guide students through ideas, encourage them to find their voice, and help them feel confident expressing it matters more than most people realize. Those are skills that carry far beyond high school, and they stay with students long after they leave your classroom.

Teaching Language Arts at the secondary level isn’t easy, especially when you’re asking students to think critically, reflect honestly, and put themselves out there. The fact that you show up for that, day after day, says a lot about your commitment and the kind of teacher you are.

Thank you for the care, patience, and intention you bring to your students. It makes a real difference.

With appreciation,

Jessica & the Brisk Team

My high school English teacher and now lifelong friend. I’m so grateful for you.

You didn’t just teach me how to write. You helped me make sense of what I was feeling and trust my voice when things felt overwhelming.

You showed up for me as a person. You held a lot of my high school self with care and patience, and that stayed with me long after those years.

I think about you in how I show up for others. You set the standard for teaching that actually sticks, and for caring about students as real humans and who they’re becoming.

Thank you for being you 🤍

Thank you.

You made a lasting impact on my life. You pushed us to think, to participate, and to believe we were capable of more than we probably gave ourselves credit for at the time.

I remember walking into class and saying, “Morning!” and you replying, “Yup, it’s morning.”

I also can’t think of you without remembering how much you loved UT, and how committed you were to not liking Texas A&M.

Thank you for showing up the way you did, for encouraging me, and for making your classroom a place I still remember this clearly. You made more of an impact than you probably realized.

I hope you’re doing well.

With appreciation,