"As I embarked on my career in education, I often thought back to my student days. I found myself reflecting on my relationships with my teachers as I began to form bonds with my own students. I see both sides to the coin now. The importance of establishing a friendship and open relationship with your students is invaluable. The guidance, support and reassurance that a teacher provides extends beyond any other interaction a child may have with another adult. Mme. Bernard was always honest with me, open and supportive in my educational endeavours in middle school. This past academic year, a student handed me a note inscribed “life is about dreams, teachers help them come true” and I realised this wasn’t only about her and myself, I could relate too. Mme. Bernard and I continue our friendship to this day. Her encouragement continues to this day. I have dreams and I had a teacher who’s still helping them come true."