What did that one teacher do to you that you'll never forget?

I found out a little while ago that one of my high school teachers passed away (still young with school-age kids). She taught my 10th grade US history and government class, a subject I really wasn't interested in but I went through the motions. Part way through the year, my parents went through a custody dispute and I had to have all my teachers sign a slip acknowledging I'd be out on X date for a court case. Most of them signed it without much of a response, but she was the only one who paused for a second and after she signed, as she was handing it back said "are you okay? if there's anything you need, let me know."

To this day, I look back on that seemingly small comment of support from someone who really had no way of knowing what was going on in my life. I don't remember much about US government but I do carry that with me to this day - you never know what someone else is going through, so offer your kindness and support whenever you can. RIP Mrs. Ormsby ♥️ you'll be remembered by so many.

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