My teacher, Ms. Merritt, is awesome because she pushes us to do our best but still lets us have fun. She might seem harsh sometimes, but it’s because she cares and believes in us. She laughs and jokes with us, makes class interesting, and supports our dreams. She shows she cares by listening, encouraging me, and not letting me give up. Because of her, I’m more confident and I believe in myself more, both in class and in my future.