ANONYMOUS NOTE  (misplaced in Sara's school mailbox)

Mr. McGonnigal,

     Thank you so much for being such an incredible teacher!  It's been years since I have been in your classroom, but I will always remember the genuine compassion you showed to your students, always aware of the personal attention they needed and the help that they required.  You were always active and engaging, challenging the students but also appreciating their own input and unique knowledge.  You always encouraged students be the absolute best that they could be, and you showed me what real teaching is.

     Now, it's been years since I've even seen you, but your memory has inspired me to pursue a career in teaching, as well.  I hope that I can be as helpful of a guide, counselor, and coach as you were in the time that I spent in your class!  Thank you for the wisdom you imparted to me, just for being you, and thank you for the humble attitude you had, teaching us that we would always be active learners ourselves!

     I hope you continue to love teaching in the way that you always have, and I hope you never lose sight of your goals.  Thanks for your inspiration, and thanks for your teaching.

                                                                             Yours truly,       
                                                                                     Past student, future teacher, forever learner