Over the last twenty years, I have been privy to studying with dozens of different kinds of teachers. From kindergarten to the Master's level, I've seen the outcome of passionate, inspired and dedicated teaching on countless young minds. To be honest, it is the few stand-out teachers--the ones who took the time to encourage me and offer advice, the ones who challenged me to ask questions when I was overly-shy, the ones who told me I could indeed accomplish my goals--that made all the difference when it came time to apply (both times) to university and later, to pursue my career path. Without them, and some super-supportive key players in my life (Hi Mom!), my life as I know it today may have never happened for me.
You definitely wouldn't be reading this.
For better or worse, teachers make a monumental difference on students' lives.
These teachers all deserve an extra gold star for actually inspiring--not just teaching--students.
Wouldn't you agree?
1. This teacher who inspires students to truly care for animals.
This teacher decided that rescuing a kitten took precedence over traditional teaching methods. She saved an abandoned kitten and taught her class like this for the day:
2. This teacher who inspires (and assists with!) creativity.
An art teacher in Montana helps students bring their art to life--and get noticed. This teacher helps students make the monster statues and place them in random locations around Montana for all to see.
3. This teacher who wants to impart a little magic on the students passing through the corridors.
Everyday situations turned into awesome adventures? Yes please!
4. This teacher who made one of these for every single student in her class.
Now this is some good work!
5. This teacher who is teaching students there's more to life than conjunctions and equations.
6. This teacher who didn't give up on this little boy.
She changed his world with a white board and a marker.
7. School counselors are teachers, too. This one is awesome.
Check out how much less scary and intimidating it is to walk into this office now!
8. This teacher who shows that he supports his students who don't want to take an exam---at 7:30am!
9. This teacher who respects and rewards effort.
10. This teacher who really tried to give these university students a break over the holidays...
only to find that some were still stumped! #KeepTrying
11. This teacher who knows how to captivate an audience.
Do you think any of his students will forget these lectures? Neither do I.
12. These teachers who make sure you'll never forget how awesome they are.
13. This professor who shows how cool green transportation and exercising can be.
He travels to work like this every single day. #Awesome
14. This teacher who has a silly side.
Wearing a different quirky tie every day is a great way to boost attendance, and it may even help students learn something. This imgur user states: "your professor makes me want to go learn something." That's a win!
15. This teacher who reminds students where their focus should be...
in the best way possible.
16. This teacher who is "up on the times" and uses them against you...
to make sure you stop stealing his pencils! #Brilliant
17. This teacher who dressed in full Obi Wan gear for Halloween.
This newly hired Political Science Professor was told to dress up with the staff, but was actually being hazed by them. He was the only one in costume, and he totally rocked it. The students were, to say the least, highly entertained.
18. This teacher who helps his students prepare to properly study...
19. This teacher who wants you to know she knows when you're texting.
The smiley face is such a nice touch.
20. These tech-savvy teachers who teach a lesson in selfie-taking while your phone is confiscated.
Surely this student will do a better job of hiding their phone next time.
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