What should I do for my teacher?

Question

He was my teacher for a class last year, and was a great teacher. I was even considering him for a college rec, but I recently heard his wife was diagnosed with cancer, so I guess I shouldn't ask

Anyways, what should I do? I wanna send a card or something to be nice and give some support, but I dunno the right thing to do can somebody give me some advice?

Thanks, sorry my info is pretty vauge

oh haha, I have other teachers to ask for recs, I only included it to show that I really liked him and thought he was a great teacher and felt that he liked me as a student too

what I really wanted to know was what kind of thing to send, like card etc

Answer 1

If you are able, schedule a time to talk to him face to face. Bring some flowers and a card or something like that for the home, and just be very forward that you would like for him to give you a college recommend.
Tell him you feel bad about asking him with the personal problems in the way, but ask him if he could do it if he has the time.

I don't know what would be the problem. He was your teacher, and it appears he did a very good job. Should he feel ashamed that someone is asking for something like a college recommend because he's good at what he does? He does still have a professional life.

Unless he doesn't. If he took a leave of absence, that would change things. If he removed himself from teaching because of his wife's cancer, then he has removed himself from all professional responsibilities when it comes to teaching. If that's the case, then hands off, and be a regular person and send a card and some flowers or something like that for him and his wife.

Answer 2

I think a card would be nice. There are some in the store that say something like "thinking of you." There are also some blank cards. Those can help in situations like this.

In the card, include a note that you are thinking of him and his wife (they are in your thoughts and prayers). I think you should include a separate sheet of paper with the request for the college rec (recommendation?) You can include particulars if you want. Or, you can include something like, "Mr. Smith, I know you are preoccupied with other important matters. However, if you have the time, I would like you to consider writing a letter of recommendation for me for college. If you cannot do this, I understand."

Include your e-mail address so you can give him the details. This will give him a chance to accept or decline your request without a lot of time and effort.

Answer 3

I think a card would be very nice. You could include a message that expresses your concern and appreciation. Something like the following might fit:

"I've heard that you're going through a hard time right now and I wanted to let you know that I care about you. Thanks for being a great teacher last year."

By the way, I don't think there's any reason you shouldn't ask him for a letter of recommendation if he is still working at the school.

Answer 4

I think you should send a card.
My dad was diagnosed with cancer this year
and passed away a few months ago.
All the cards we received helped a lot.
It let us know that people cared and loved us.

I don't think it would hurt to ask him about your college rec.
I would ask him the tell him that he doesn't have to if he doesn't have to the time. That way you let him know that you'd like for him to but then show that you are sympathetic to the fact that he may not have the time or may be too emotionally/physically drained to add more things onto his plate.

I hope this helped.

Answer 5

I would probably just get a simple "thinking of you" card and let him know you heard about his wife and wanted to let him know that his family is your thoughts.

Answer 6

i wouldnt do anything and i would just try to not bring it up because that would be something i have no way of understanding