Texting a teacher after graduation?

[Sabrina Cahill]

I lived in a state where it was inappropriate and a violation of the law for a teacher to give her personal phone number. (An office number, school email, or school social media would be appropriate for students to contact their teacher.) This sounds like poor professional boundaries. I am a teacher/tutor, and I find students do their best if I am friendly and helpful, but am never a friend. Professional boundaries are good both for you and the teacher. I would concentrate on your schoolwork and making friends at school, church, or other activities such as band, theatre, or sports.