Hello,

I don't know where else to post the question but since this website has many teachers helping students and probably the appropriate place to ask.
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So today I was just thinking about the past in my life and one thing came to my mind was elementary school. I am an immigrant and I was not good at English at all. I remember my ESL teacher, I always had classes with him, he taught me a lot. He always gave the class (only 3-4 students including me) candies, particularly raspberry licorice and gave us presents on our birthdays and he was very caring. I am 21 years old now and I just want to meet him again and thank him for what he did.I wish I told him sooner.

I don't even think he teaches now and I have no way to find out whether he teaches somewhere else or not.

Yeah, it sounds creepy but I just want to say thank you genuinely.

So I emailed the principal and he told me that the teacher is no longer teaching there but he is on the supply teacher list. Kind of sucks.

would it be appropriate to ask the principal to let me know when teacher is teaching at the school as a supply? Is it too much to ask? I feel like the principal will probably ignore the request.

Thank you for reading~

Oops, my title is not right, it should be Not a question relating to subjects-off topic question.

You would have better luck if you sent a thank-you note to the teacher but in care of the principal. You can put your own contact information in your note, and if the teacher wants to contact you, he'll have the information.

But the principal is right not to be giving out teachers' or former teachers' contact information.

Thanks,

I don't mean to ask about the teacher's contact information, I know it's privacy. I meant if the teacher ever goes back to the school to teach as a substitute teacher.

Writeacher gave you the best advice. On this subject of thanking teachers I never thanked some of the best and caring teachers I had and I've regretted it time after time. Some I stayed in contact with and thanked them MANY years later. Some I stayed in contact with but let the days go by; now they are gone and I can't thank them personally. The lesson here is not to let the days go by.

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6 years later....

Hello,

It's wonderful that you want to express your gratitude to your former ESL teacher. Sharing your appreciation is always a kind gesture. In regards to your question about contacting the principal, it is completely appropriate to ask for information on the availability of your teacher as a supply teacher at the school.

To approach the situation, you could consider doing the following:

1. Write a polite and concise email: Craft an email to the principal expressing your gratitude towards your former teacher and your desire to reconnect. Briefly explain how influential the teacher was in your life and how you would like an opportunity to thank them.

2. Be understanding: Keep in mind that the principal may be busy, and they may not be able to respond immediately. If they do not reply or mention any information about your teacher, try not to take it personally.

3. Offer assistance: If you're comfortable doing so, you could also express your willingness to provide your contact information for the principal to pass along to your teacher, should they be interested in connecting with you. This gives the teacher the option to reach out if they wish.

Remember, it's important to approach the situation with respect and understanding. The principal may not be able to fulfill your request, but it is still worth trying. Sending a thank-you email to the principal can also serve as a way to indirectly express your gratitude.

I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck in reconnecting with your teacher!