One of the best parts of investing in the lives of my students is the returns I see on that investment. Students often respond very positively to a teacher taking the time to know them as an individual and to develop a relationship with them based on understanding and trust. Over the course of my career in education, I have collected a number of keepsakes from students that wanted to repay me for the time and effort I had put into getting to know them and helping them along in their educational journey. I received a number of these including letters and notes referencing inside jokes, as well as things my students actually took the time to make for me. One of the most unique ones I have received was this maze toy, which a student made hisself out of a piece of billet aluminum, which he milled himself, plexiglass, and a steel ball bearing. He made it in the shape of a bowtie, which he considered to be my "signature look". I've also received multiple cards and letters from students expressing gratitude just for taking the time to get to know them. Taking this time, especially outside of class is crucial to developing the dialog that my teaching style calls for in order to meet the learning needs of my students.