Ms. Fudge, I just want to say thank you, truly. You’ve been such a huge part of my school journey and I don’t think you realize how much of an impact you’ve had on me. Your class has always been more than just an art class to me. It’s been a space where I could breathe, relax, and just be myself. There were so many days where I came in feeling overwhelmed or stressed, but being in your class made everything feel lighter. You never made me feel judged or pressured and you always let me create in a way that felt right to me. That meant so much. You’ve always been patient, kind, and supportive, even when I doubted myself or didn’t think my work was good enough. You reminded me that art is about expression, not perfection, and that lesson helped me way beyond the canvas.

You never treated me like just another student. You listened, you cared, and you encouraged me in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. Your class reminded me that I do have a voice and that my creativity matters. You made learning fun and meaningful and your energy is something I looked forward to every day. You’ve helped me grow not just as an artist but as a person and I honestly can’t thank you enough for that.

I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. I know I always come in early in the morning and bother you with all my problems and random stories, but the truth is, just being able to talk to you helps me so much. You always listen even when you don’t have to and that means the world to me. When I was in my lowest point back in 9th grade, you were one of the people who still made me smile. I’ll never forget that. You don’t just teach art, you bring comfort, support, and light into this school. You make our school a better place, not just because of what you teach but because of who you are. So thank you for every smile, every word of encouragement, every time you made me feel like I mattered.
You’ve made a difference in my life and I’ll always carry that with me. Thank you for being you, Ms. Fudge.