A Short Tale

Once upon a time there was a hyperactive 7 year old boy who could never sit still in class. He was lucky enough to have an amazing 1st grade teacher who believed in him and knew how to channel his energies in a positive manner. She always encouraged his creativity & always was very positive with him. The year passed and it was time for the first grade play. The 7 year old boys class was doing Cinderella. All the roles were being given out & at last the boy heard his name and that he would be playing Prince Charming! Neither he nor the teacher knew it, but that would totally change this boy & make his future a bright one! The performance came & despite one minor mishap (aforementioned Prince Charming tripping down the stairs) everything went well. The teacher was very proud of the boy & made him promise that when he got his first Oscar, he would mention her in the acceptance speech. He of course promised her that he would. The years went by and the boy and the teacher kept in touch. He always let her know what was going on & how much he loved performing. He was always excited to see her when he did & she would always tell him that he was one of her favorite students. This always meant so much to the boy, turned young man, then young adult.

Mrs. Losch, you inspired me to always be the best Christopher I could be. You dealt with me when I was out of control & difficult & you helped me channel my energies in positive ways. I will forever be in debt to you for your love, kindness, & generosity. Thank you for inspiring me to perform & reach for the stars! You will always have a special place in my heart & in my memories!