Personal Narrative: A Second Parent

A Second Parent Going into third period sophomore year I remember meeting Mrs. Brown for the first time. She was not only my English teacher but she was also my bible teacher. Growing up in a Baptist Christian school, one of our classes was bible where we learned about different stories in the bible and would memorize verses. That day, Mrs. Brown started class by sharing her personal life with us. She told us about the two masters she had earned in English and religion, and how she acquired the opportunity to become a teacher at Dade Christian School. She told us about her family, her personal challenges during her school years, and how she over came them. Little did I know that day, in my first day of sophomore year that Mrs. Brown would
become like a second parent to me. Mrs.
brown had a great way of expression her self. She made English fun and bible exhilarating. She had a way of teaching that made you feel like you were watching a movie. She had excellent rapport with the students and treated us as her children. She would teach with love, affection, and passion. When an obstacle would arise she was the teacher you wanted to share it with because she was also so sympathetic and great at having the right answer. I recall my eighteenth birthday, when my parents decided to announce they were getting divorced. Mrs. Brown was the first person to comfort me and make me feel like this was just a bump in the road and I would surpass it. Spiritually I matured because of her. I remember no matter what obstacle I had, she would always tell me to pray and leave it in Gods hands. Mrs. Brown has always been the teacher that goes above and beyond. She was consistently at school early and stayed late. As the time passed, Mrs. Brown became more than my teacher, she was my confidant, my counselor, my friends. She helped me with my insecurities; she would guide me, and motivated me to be the best I could ever be. She never gave up on her students, not even the ones you though would not make it. To her it was a challenge and she was up for it. Her advice was always enriching and she had a way of helping others without ever hesitating. While I was going through so much with my parents, Mrs. Brown always found a way to uplift me and motivate
me.
Mrs. Brown made a major impact in the person I am today. She has inspired me to work hard and to be the best that I can. It was an absolute honor to have learned and work with Mrs. Brown. No words can express how grateful I am for all of her hard work and determination. A good teacher is one that helps students to understand difficult concepts, but Mrs. Brown is not just an excellent educator that motivates pupils, but sincerely cares for and helps each of her students.