favorite teacher - alexis courtney

   Erin Gibson is hands down my favorite teacher. She isn't my favorite teacher because she gave me candy when I'm in her class or because she never gave a failing when I deserved it. She was the type of teacher that is able to teach you more than whatever class you are taking.
   Not only is Ms. Gibson one of my favorite teachers, she is and will always be one of my biggest role models. We started out with a rocky relationship because I was only in the 8th grade when I had her for the first time. As any other 8th grade girl, I was VERY annoying, but we got through that year. I also had her my 9th grade year and that's the year we grew closer. I went through a really hard time in my life. I cried in her class at least one a week. Not gonna lie, Ms. Gibson probably thought I was a freak, but it kept happening and I didn't even know why. Something about being in her classroom and the conversations I had with her made me rethink everything. One day after class I stayed and talked to her about EVERYTHING. Ms. Gibson is a very faithful women of God and that is one thing I love most about her. Everything I was going through, she knew what to say. At the end of the conversation she told me she would pray for me and if I even needed anything she would be there for me.
   Well not too long ago, Ms. Gibson was diagnosed with Cancer. Let me tell y'all, she is one of the strongest people I know. I texted her saying that I was praying for her and that I love her. Her reply was "God's got a plan for me. I love you too, sweetheart." Now for someone going through that and to be able to say something so positive is inspiring in itself. She has taught me that no matter the situation, you have to look for the good. The good things are always there, you just have to dig a little bit harder sometimes.
   Ms. Erin Gibson is my favorite teacher and biggest role model all into one. She is such a kind-hearted person. She is such a joy to be around. If I could be half of the woman she is when I get older, I would be one heck of a women.