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All of us recall
special teachers — people who not only taught us but
inspired us in ways that changed our lives. William
Arthur Ward once said, "The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains. The superior teacher
demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." Here are
five life-changing values inspired by unforgettable
teachers.
The Teachers I Will Always Remember...
... Taught the Value of Learning and Knowledge
They were enthusiastic about their subject. However,
they gave more than knowledge. They showed how
learning could enhance creativity, spark interests,
and uncover talents. They instilled in students a
curiosity to learn and an undying passion to keep
learning.
...
Taught the Value of Respect
They treated others with honor. They explained how
kind words, and sometimes silence, could prevent
hurtful confrontations and turn enemies into
friends. They taught the value of respect for the
community as well as the individual.
... Taught the Value of Integrity
They demonstrated empathy for those who were ill or
suffering from personal loss. They would go the
extra mile to offer support. Their ethics inspired
students to live with courage and approach life with
honesty, dignity, and self-worth.
... Taught the Value of Responsibility
They taught that personal actions have consequences
and that the individual must be accountable for his
or her choices. They emphasized that when people
think others are to blame for problems, that very
thought is the real problem. They taught that each
student was ultimately responsible for his or her
learning and its impact on their future.
... Taught the Value of Perseverance
They taught that education continues until our last
breath. They told stories about the hard times they
had faced, and how God had often turned difficulties
into blessings. They refused to let students quit
after repeated failures. They demonstrated that
"Faith is the assurance of things not yet seen."
Not all of these teachers taught in formal
classrooms. Nor did they all have a formal
education. Some of them are still teaching, and the
education they provide is priceless.
I believe that the greatest gifts we can give our
children are the same kind of values these teachers
demonstrate. Then our children can also become
unforgettable teachers, sharing values that will
inspire happiness and faith for future generations.
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Steve is a
professional life success
coach, motivational author,
and the editor of Achieve!
60-Second Nuggets of
Inspiration, a popular mini-zine
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