Mrs. Ellis was both my grade 10 and grade 12 English teacher. She taught me more than any other teacher I've ever met. It could have started as English and stayed at English, but she went on to teach me about life as well. She showed me that anyone can do what they want to do, that I was good enough to be cared about, and that the things that I did and cared about mattered all the while encouraging me to believe it although it was hard for me. Mrs. Ellis was there for me as a friend and leader, not just as a teacher.

Things were really hard for me in December of this year, having attempted suicide. I came back to school and was having a lot of trouble attending class because I just couldn't get out of bed. But I had her class first period every morning. Instead of being like any other teacher would have been, she understood what I was going through even though she hasn't been there. She was there for me to talk to, and gave me a place to put those feelings that was more constructive than hurting myself. Mrs. Ellis effectively helps to keep me going every day.

I haven't just learned from Mrs. Ellis about english and how to properly use a comma. I've learned about life, about perseverance, about strength, and most of all I've learned to always keep going no matter what happens. If anyone deserves a thank you, it's her.

Thank you, Mrs. Ellis.

I have a couple of fantastic professors that helped me get back on track this year. I've been at UNBF (University of New Brunswick, Fredericton)for 3 years now. I've been struggling through a science degree and my first year was just terrible and the following years just a tad better. I've been exploring my options and went to talk to several professors about my future and where to go with my degree.

First is Dr. Reeves, she is a great first year chemistry professor and academic adviser. My first year experience may have been horrible but her as a professor was the one who stood out. She truly cares about her students progress and does everything she can to make your experience a good one, and a successful one. She is more than willing to help you on her own time. I have never had a more kind professor.

Second is Dr. Newling, a physics professor. I know many, myself included, have troubles with physics but if you get Newling as a professor your experience is great. He makes physics interesting and fun. His examples and in class activities help us understand how physics works and how it applies to everyday life. Sitting down and talking to him about physics has really opened my eyes. As much as I have troubles with physics he really showed me how much I truly enjoy it, and how to get through it and make it easier on myself!

Sending out a big thank you to Dr. Reeves and Dr. Newling for both showing me that some professors actually care about their student's achievements and not just their pay checks. As well as helping me determine how to enjoy my classes and succeed.

I want to thank all my teachers at the alternative school, the School of Experiential Education, that were there during my first year, grade nine, in high school. That includes, Rita Pieninniemi, Karl Calhoun, Stefanie Hall, Glenn Novak and Ashley Fullbrook.

The support of these teachers helped me through a tough transition into high school and actually taught me things that I felt I would not have grasped otherwise. I appreciate them greatly and will never forget them because of the changes they helped me make in my life. These teachers were and are very important to me and I will miss them when I graduate. I am so grateful for the open ears they have and their helpfulness in my life academically and personally. I am thankful for their praise and generosity and appreciate the dedication they have to their students and the love they hold for their work. I have endless gratitude for these teachers.

Thank you so much!

-Melody

Thaks to my Global Geography and Geomatics Teacher!!!!!!!! Mrs. Aliphat helped me to discover what I really enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To my coach, Jock, who has been with our team through the ups and downs.

After enduring early morning practices, cold days skating on frozen ponds, and long road trips with my team, you have been such a big part in the experience that has made me proud to call myself a hockey player. When I look back on the good times we had, it is not the standard winning overtime goal or heart breaking loss that I recall most clearly. Many of the defining moments of my experience have happened off the ice. You have helped me understand that the best way to help someone is through encouragement and positive feedback. With a team made up of teenage girls, drama is inevitable. Thank you for helping us work through our problems. I now know that resolutions are made through open and honest communication. I have also learned that scapegoats are unnecessary; there is no point in blaming individuals for the challenges the team faces. The team must come first before personal glory. I credit the insight I have today to my coach, mentor, and friend.

Thank you.

I just want to Thank my med - tech teacher, Ms. Toope for helping me understand what I needed to get ready for school. She has helped me so much to realize that I know what career i want to go into! I'm now planning to go into nursing and hoping to become a nurse practitioner.

To my First Class Educator Kristi kennedy at Humber College. I would like to say thankyou for being such a wonderful and enjoyable teacher. My second semester at humber wouldn't have been as enjoyable if you weren't a teacher there. I gained a lot of knowledge invloving my major in Fashion arts and I learned that school doesn't have to be all textbook and readings, it can be a great experience and I have kristi to thank for that! With her amazing personality and her great teahing methods;she deserves a big thankyou from me! Thank you for making my college experience great !

I would like to thank the best teacher I have ever had. Yes, this sounds horribly cheesy, but it is so true. My teacher, Mrs. Fuerderer has been like a second mother to me since the day I started grade 10. I have been her student for 3 years now and it has been such a pleasure. She ALWAYS takes an interest in me and the rest of her students. She likes to keep updated on our personal lives and she is always there when I need a hug. Throughout the past few months, I have been applying and hearing back from universities and she has been with me every step of the way to congratulate me on acceptances and talk over the troubles I am having when it comes to deciding where to go. I can honestly say that Mrs. F is the greatest, most loving teacher in the world.

I would like to say thank you to my honours seminar teacher Kathleen Hughes at Carleton U. Currently a PhD student, Kathleen has taught me the importance of hard work and honesty between students and teachers. She treated her class as individuals and not students. She had high expectations and prepared me for my thesis next year. She has also strengthened my interest in education! Thanks Kathleen!

I want to say thank you to Mr. Huo my Teacher Advisor for always pushing me to do my best even when I didn't want to. I couldn't have gotten the marks I did this year without you. You made me do the work and it really paid off.