TheDaily Beastreported that Patti Miller was a student in Tim’s class at Mankato West.

“I felt like an outsider,” she admitted.

Her mother even considered hospitalizing her.

Tim Walz smiling, clapping

Miller continued, “It was tough.

I guess I just didn’t really know how to express my feelings very well.

I didn’t know how to deal with them.”

Tim Walz smiling

Miller spoke about how being a part of Tim’s class positively affected her outlook.

And a big part of that was thanks to the man himself.

According to Miller, Tim was devoted to his students' education and broadening their horizons.

Tim Walz standing at podium

Miller also said Tim was good at connecting with his students.

Kathryn also confirmed that it was evident the future vice presidential candidate loved what he did.

Sutton knew Walz would be a great addition to the coaching staff right away.

According toNBC News, Walz started as the linebackers' coach before becoming defensive coordinator.

The team won eight games in a row before nabbing the 1999 championship, partially because of Walz.

As Dan Clement, a former football player, clarified, “He wasn’t screaming when you failed.

He was screaming when you did well.

He’s two fists over his head, jumping 3 feet in the air.

That’s how I envision Coach Walz.”

He was a supportive force for students more generally too.

Even when other teachers weren’t as supportive of Meyer, Walz always was.

In fact, Meyer reconnected with several former classmates thanks to Walz’s big news.

That’s how energized I felt.

Like, almost too energized."

Additionally,Walz is sure to get under “weird” Donald Trump’s skin.