World Teacher Day
In each student’s journey there are many great
teachers. And sometimes, it only takes a
single small moment to make a teacher “great” in the life of a student. A kind word, a phrase of encouragement given
at the right moment, or just a genuine smile may be all it takes to change a
student’s path. A teacher myself, it
helps when I remember this – especially on a trying day.
We are all teachers, in many ways. As the song goes in The King and I, “…when you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll
be taught…” How true! Over the years I have probably learned more
from my students than they ever learned from me. And they would probably be surprised to hear
this!
What else makes a teacher great? When I think back on my own teachers, it’s
the small incidents that stand out.
Sometimes, it was the one statement I needed to hear in order to
grow. Sometimes, it was the proverbial
push of “tough love”. Sometimes it was a
compliment I never expected. All of
these little things, and more, added up.
So to all the great
teachers who lined my road: Thank you! I use your wisdom every day.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Motivational Secret #3a:
“The road to greatness
is always lined with great teachers.”
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Quote
of the Day:
“A teacher affects eternity: He can never tell where his influence stops.”
-Henry Adams
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