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Would this be weird?

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elsieandthepooch · 13/08/2023 13:45

Really random question. I left school sixth form in 1995 (!) From Y7 I had the same English teacher all the way through and also for my A-Levels. On my last day she gave me her address and asked that I keep in touch. For a few years whilst I was at Uni I used to pop back to school to see her. I have lots of fond memories of her and she was the best teacher I had and was somewhat of an inspiration to me.

I'm on a school group page on FB and her name cropped up. A couple of years ago I found an old school box and amongst the things I found her address. I know she still lives there as I am in touch with another old school teacher. Would it be super weird to drop her a line after all these years and say hello? Somebody else mentioned that they had done this with another teacher, but I'm not sure if it would just be strange and I guess there is a good chance she may not remember me? I've been thinking about this on and off for a little while now.

Part of me wants to but then if I don't get a reply I'm likely to feel silly for writing!!!

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GoodChat · 13/08/2023 13:46

Personally I feel it would be pretty strange

newnamethanks · 13/08/2023 13:54

It would be fine. She may or may not,remember you but she'll probably be pleased you remember her. What have you got to lose? In my experience, teachers are usually happy to be remembered by ex pupils. Do it.

3dogsandarabbit · 13/08/2023 13:59

Of course it's not weird, she was your teacher and obviously interested in what you were going to do after you left school. Although it's been nearly 30 years I'm sure she would love to hear from you. I know I would if it was me.

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Divebar2021 · 13/08/2023 14:00

Well she asked you to keep in touch…. She actually issued an invitation. I’m sure any teacher would be delighted to hear from a student down the road - especially if they played a positive role and you communicate that. ( I’ve been back to see old university lecturers about 10 years after they taught me)

FarEast · 13/08/2023 14:52

It's a lovely idea. Perhaps tell her something about what you've done and how her teaching has stayed with you. When I have my former students tell me what they've done and mention something I taught them, it makes my day ( my year )

HappyCatty · 13/08/2023 15:08

Definitely do it. I left 6th form in 1990 (!) and fairly recently found my very favourite teacher who pretty much saved my life in my last year in school on Facebook and sent her a friend request. She accepted and it's so lovely to be back in touch. She remembered me instantly and was so happy to be back in touch too and find out what I'd been up to. 😊I was able to tell her what she did for me and how much it meant even after all this time because she felt she'd done nothing special.

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elsieandthepooch · 13/08/2023 15:28

HappyCatty · 13/08/2023 15:08

Definitely do it. I left 6th form in 1990 (!) and fairly recently found my very favourite teacher who pretty much saved my life in my last year in school on Facebook and sent her a friend request. She accepted and it's so lovely to be back in touch. She remembered me instantly and was so happy to be back in touch too and find out what I'd been up to. 😊I was able to tell her what she did for me and how much it meant even after all this time because she felt she'd done nothing special.

Oh that's so lovely.

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GoodyHoodie · 13/08/2023 15:31

Definitely do it. Not weird, lovely!

VinEtFromage · 13/08/2023 15:32

I would. She asked you to keep in touch, so why not

I bumped into an ex teacher as an adult & we went for coffee, it was lovely to catch up as adults & to tell her how much I'd appreciated her at the time (she was my class teacher when I moved overseas) & how much she'd helped me settle etc.

porridgeisbae · 13/08/2023 15:50

She gave you that address and asked you to write OP, I'm sure she won't mind a letter.

I said to one teacher that I'd write and I didn't get round to it- she died not long after.

I phoned another teacher at the college in my mid 20s and he said he'd often wondered what happened to me.

Some of them are genuinely interested x

xyz111 · 13/08/2023 15:56

Do it! And even if she finds it weird, she won't reply anyway, so nothing to lose.

TokyoSushi · 13/08/2023 16:08

A card or letter would be lovely.

Turning up on the doorstep would be weird (but I don't think you're suggesting that!)

determinedtomakethiswork · 13/08/2023 19:45

I used to be a teacher and have had lots of emails like that- I love them. Get in touch with her and say what you've said here.

Magnoliainbloom · 13/08/2023 19:51

I definitely would! She was a significant part of your life during your schooling.

travellingslowly · 13/08/2023 20:06

I used to be a teacher and this would make my day, possibly my year!

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