Teachers have such an impact on our lives. Use these retirement poems for a teacher when your teacher is retiring. Let them know the difference that they have made in your life. Poems that say thank you, best wishes, and all the best.
Teachers have a special gift! As Jeannette Walls once said, "Teaching is a calling too. And I’ve always thought that teachers in their way are holy—angels leading their flocks out of the darkness."
You may also find retirement wishes that you want to share with your teacher as they retire.
We thank you for the teaching you did
We thank you for loving us kids.
We thank you for the patience you have shown
We thank you for putting up with our groans.
Now as you retire we wish you
Happiness in all you do
Relaxation for all your days
We will miss you always.
You are a teacher we will not forget
You leave a legacy of positive mindsets
Happy Retirement to a teacher who
Helped us kids to continue to grow
Retirement doesn't mean you will no longer teach
But you may find the setting may be a different place
You may end up teaching on a beach
Imagine teaching in a different space.
There are still those around you that need
Knowledge that you can impart
Helping others, you will succeed
We know you have a big heart.
So retire from the classroom
But never from teaching
Continue to see people bloom
Imagine the people you will be reaching!
Difficult Decision Poet: Julie Hebert
We knew how difficult the decision,
When you decided to retire
To finally hang up your ruler
And put down your teacher's attire.
No more school, no more tests to mark,
No more recess duty.
Now it's time to live life outside -
To fly free like a birdy!
You can get out and explore;
Start to do all that you wish.
Go hiking in the mountains
Or take a swim, or go fish.
Now that you're retired there are
So many places to go;
We'll miss you but wish you
Fun and exciting times, you know!