Here’s What the WOTC Editors Had to Say to Their Former Teachers on National Thank A Teacher Day

WOTC Magazine

In honour of #NationalThankATeacherDay, we say thank you to all the teachers who motivated and inspired us.. and not just in the classroom. To the teachers who became our parents away from home, and for some of us, the only role models we had. From moulding our young, impressionable minds with words to exercising the utmost patience, to showing us we could be far more than nominal, here's what the WOTC editors had to say about their former teachers.

I would like to thank my dissertation supervisor, for not only helping me to understand my topic, but also expanding my mind, to think beyond the letters in front of me. You saw that I had a heart for what I was writing and pushed me to come to a conclusion of my own, to trust my opinion and be confident in it.

Beverley, The Corner 

Dear Rachel Lamb 

You invested time and passion into your lectures and you built a rapport with us all. You were present during a pivotal point in my life, faced with the stress and confusion of university. I will always remember submitting my draft article for our module and you saying “you can write girl,” whilst giving me all the pointers to develop my work. I'm sure you were just being nice and that extra supporting tutor, but you instilled in me a sense of confidence and self-belief that will last a lifetime. So thank you; your brief presence in my academic journey has impacted me in ways I could only have imagined at the time.

Uyi, Fashion Editor 

I would like to thank my secondary school music teacher Ms Neckels. Ms Neckels was a teacher who helped me express my creativity and showed me that some of the things I never thought I was capable of doing were possible. Where other teachers doubted me, she showed how to be resilient.

Bethany, Fashion Editor 

I’d like to thank a very special teacher, Mr Ige, that I had the privilege to meet whilst I was studying at 6th form. What made him stand out was his wise words and his constant encouragement. It was the seemingly small yet powerful words, “I believe in you” that really ignited the confidence in me again. I didn’t have much belief in myself so it meant a lot. I was a student who had terribly failed my A-levels, but this teacher taught me about resilience. He taught me to not give up when faced with a knock, but to remain focused and determined to achieve my goals. He made mention that those grades didn’t define me. Those words kept me going throughout my several years of study and I still cherish and feed off those words today.

Hannah, Education Editor 

I want to thank Salim Vohra for the massive support during my 3rd year of university. During the stressful time of Covid, being in lockdown and  doing my dissertation, I received nothing but encouragement which led me to having a great result!

Aisha, Health Editor 

Thank you to my A-Level Product Design teacher who believed in my innovations and creativity! The support I received and my exploration through that course kickstarted my journey of discovery into the Construction Industry!

Barbara, Construction Editor 

I’ll never forget my maths teacher Ms. Ring, she made maths simple and relatable. She made me like maths (not my strongest subject), but I improved my grades in her class. I felt like I could accomplish anything in maths and the “hardest” questions, she gave me confidence to attempt. She adopted her teaching style to suit the needs of her class. 

Ms Odutola, my graphics teacher, was amazing. She was just a good role model all round. I never left her classroom without laughing. She inspired my creativity and she wasn’t judgemental. She made the classroom a relaxing environment.

Faith, Social Editor