Maridell Fryar
Life Changing Teacher38 total reviews
Comment from Frances Jean
What an inspiring, wonderful story Terry an a beautiful tribute to your teacher, Mrs Fryar. Sometimes in our long lives we can reflect on those who have contributed to making us better 'selves'. I had a French teacher, Madame Moussali whom I thought formidable but of all my teachers I remember most affectionately. She was strong, confident, commanded respect but had a heart of gold. Franky
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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What an inspiring, wonderful story Terry an a beautiful tribute to your teacher, Mrs Fryar. Sometimes in our long lives we can reflect on those who have contributed to making us better 'selves'. I had a French teacher, Madame Moussali whom I thought formidable but of all my teachers I remember most affectionately. She was strong, confident, commanded respect but had a heart of gold. Franky
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Frankly, thank you for reading, she is a great woman! Terry.
Comment from MissMerri
I absolutely LOVE this story! Here are my reasons:
1. It is beautifully written in a logical, clear, easy to follow way that tells the story concisely and intelligently.
2. It is a wonderful story of inspiration and caring. It shows (rather than telling) how one dedicated teacher can make such a huge difference in the life of one student. (and by extrapolation, countless others as well)
3. It actually made me get a bit teary, thinking of how Mrs. Fryar is going to feel when she reads this. It is the deepest hope of any dedicated teacher to be able to make a difference in her/his students' lives. She obviously succeeded. Thank you for sharing this with us, and with her as well. You are, indeed, a winner!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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I absolutely LOVE this story! Here are my reasons:
1. It is beautifully written in a logical, clear, easy to follow way that tells the story concisely and intelligently.
2. It is a wonderful story of inspiration and caring. It shows (rather than telling) how one dedicated teacher can make such a huge difference in the life of one student. (and by extrapolation, countless others as well)
3. It actually made me get a bit teary, thinking of how Mrs. Fryar is going to feel when she reads this. It is the deepest hope of any dedicated teacher to be able to make a difference in her/his students' lives. She obviously succeeded. Thank you for sharing this with us, and with her as well. You are, indeed, a winner!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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MIss Merri, thank you so much; she is one of a kind wonderful woman, and you nailed the difference she made in my life and many others! Terry.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is a beautiful story to show the effect of a dedicated teacher on one young man. If she had this effect on your life, I can only imagine how many others she influenced in a wonderful way.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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This is a beautiful story to show the effect of a dedicated teacher on one young man. If she had this effect on your life, I can only imagine how many others she influenced in a wonderful way.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much. You are right about her students included: A five star general, a two-time winning Peabody winner for broadcasting, an Academy Award winner for writing, dozens of lawyers, teachers, professors, PH.D.'s, a national newspaper columnist, business leaders, Director of a national museum, business leaders, and on and on. Terry.
Comment from Carol Clark2
Great story, well told. It's good Mrs. Fryar had such a positive influence on your life, and it's good that you listened to her advice. I'm sure she's proud of your very successful life after high school. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022
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Great story, well told. It's good Mrs. Fryar had such a positive influence on your life, and it's good that you listened to her advice. I'm sure she's proud of your very successful life after high school. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 09-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022
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Carol, thank you for reading, Mrs. Fryar is an amazing woman! Terry.
Comment from jessizero
This is excellent! I have had teachers inspire me before, but it was nothing like this. Thank you for sharing your story here, and keep up the good work. Best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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This is excellent! I have had teachers inspire me before, but it was nothing like this. Thank you for sharing your story here, and keep up the good work. Best wishes to you.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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Jessie, thank you for reading, Mrs. Fryar is a great lady. I was very lucky to know her. Terry.
Comment from dmt1967
It only takes one teacher to believe in you and it can make ones life better. This is a very heartwarming story and it filled my heart with a warm glow. Good luck in the contest. Have a great weekend.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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It only takes one teacher to believe in you and it can make ones life better. This is a very heartwarming story and it filled my heart with a warm glow. Good luck in the contest. Have a great weekend.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much, she is an amazing woman! Terry.
Comment from Whitewave
Terry,,
For sure, you are already a winner, in more ways than one. Being a good teacher is about bonding with your students, allowing them to see their own special gifts and know that they are way more important than any mark in any test. Your lovely Mrs. Fryar was one of those amazing teachers who could lift the willing student to highest levels of success in life, far beyond the school yard. You both deserve the win.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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Terry,,
For sure, you are already a winner, in more ways than one. Being a good teacher is about bonding with your students, allowing them to see their own special gifts and know that they are way more important than any mark in any test. Your lovely Mrs. Fryar was one of those amazing teachers who could lift the willing student to highest levels of success in life, far beyond the school yard. You both deserve the win.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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Thank you for the for the kind review. She is an amazing woman. Terry.
Comment from pome lover
well, sir, I know one thing - you can sure write perfect endings!
This is another great story - well told. It sounds like your can-do attitude was another reason for your success, not to mention all your courses and desire to learn.
Of course, I was dying to know the name of your company, but I can understand that it's private.
anyway, good job.
Katharine
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2022
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well, sir, I know one thing - you can sure write perfect endings!
This is another great story - well told. It sounds like your can-do attitude was another reason for your success, not to mention all your courses and desire to learn.
Of course, I was dying to know the name of your company, but I can understand that it's private.
anyway, good job.
Katharine
Comment Written 07-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2022
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Katharine, Thank you for the review and your very kind words!! She is a great woman. Terry
Comment from Kevin McNeany
I know this story is for a writing contest, but I am already the winner. I get to send it to eighty-seven-year-old Maridell Fryar, and she gets to critique it! Virtual Six for this wonderful work. I can completely relate because I had that one English teacher in school, albeit a bit late in the day, who was behind my work and encouraged me. I would love to thank him but don't know where he is now. This is truly outstanding I enjoyed it so much well done in the competition kindest regards Kevin.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2022
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I know this story is for a writing contest, but I am already the winner. I get to send it to eighty-seven-year-old Maridell Fryar, and she gets to critique it! Virtual Six for this wonderful work. I can completely relate because I had that one English teacher in school, albeit a bit late in the day, who was behind my work and encouraged me. I would love to thank him but don't know where he is now. This is truly outstanding I enjoyed it so much well done in the competition kindest regards Kevin.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2022
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Kevin, thank you for reading, after Mrs. Fryar read the story, she said she was the winner to have worked with some great kids, and of course, she said, your story is good, but needs more work! Terry.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I am sure she is really proud of her student. I wish she had been my teacher, I think they all shook their heads and said 'forget it!' I enjoyed reading this, because it shows us, if someone is willing to go all the way with a student, that student will do well. Good luck in the contest! :) Sandra
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2022
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I am sure she is really proud of her student. I wish she had been my teacher, I think they all shook their heads and said 'forget it!' I enjoyed reading this, because it shows us, if someone is willing to go all the way with a student, that student will do well. Good luck in the contest! :) Sandra
Comment Written 07-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2022
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Sandra, thank you! She is an incredible woman. Some of her other students: an Academy Award-winning writer, A two-time Peabody-winning broadcaster, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, about twenty-five lawyers that I know about, many teachers, and many Ph.D. Professors, A director of a large national museum, lots of business folks and CEO's of at least 3 companies, A five-star general, and others. She did have a lot of talented students (unlike me) and she brought the best out of the worst (like me) and watched the others grow.
When she read this story, she said, "Terry, I was the winner, because of all you kids!" Terry.