I’d like to put together a book of stories about the great teachers you’ve known, and do it as a tribute to all great teachers.
My girlfriend, Kathy, is a Montessori teacher. I see every day how much she gives to the kids in her class. They apparently see it, too, because she often gets a letter or an e-mail from somebody she taught five, ten or more years ago thanking her for being such a great teacher.
Who were your best teachers? And what made them such good teachers? One teacher I’ve never forgotten was Stacy Hall. She was already near retirement by the time I had her for 9th grade biology. That was the year that I got into a lot of trouble…skipped ~40 days of school, got arrested for shoplifting, stole Mom’s car and wrecked it, etc., etc. All of my other teachers gave up on me — and by giving up, I mean they all passed me and let me go on to the next level. Stacy Hall was the only teacher with the integrity to give me an F — and to this day, she’s the one I respect the most.
The story of Stacy Hall and that year of school would make a great essay. Now all I have to do is write it! Write down your story and tell me about the teacher who had the greatest influence on you or who most inspired you. Submit your story Submit your stories via our online submissions form.
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