Image: Mr. Feeny of Boy Meets World
Most of our teachers were not educators; they were our parents, grandparents, friends, coaches and others. Still, a great school teacher can have a great impact. Many films and TV shows have centered on great teachers. Please look at the following list and tell us in the comments which is your favorite (and add any story you are willing to share about a great teacher in your life).
1) Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid),
2) Mr Feeny (Boy Meets World),
3) Miss Honey (Matilda),
4) John Keating (Dead Poets’ Society),
5) Yoda (Star Wars),
6) Annie Sullivan (The Miracle Worker),
7) Professor Dumbledore (Harry Potter),
8) Glenn Holland (Mr. Holland’s Opus)
9) Jaime Escalante (Stand and Deliver)
10) Severus Snape (Harry Potter),
11) Ms. McGonigall (Harry Potter),
12) William Hundert (Emperors Club),
13) Mr. Kotter (Welcome Back, Kotter),
14) Unnamed Economics teacher (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off),
15) Dewey Finn (School of Rock)
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Yoda
Do. Or do not. There is no try.
Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.
‘We are the sum total of what we see, hear and read.’ Myles Munroe
I think the highest form of love and respect for our fellow man determines ‘how long a piece fo rope is’, in other words, the definition of morals and ethics.
Mr. Kotter. The first teacher that wanted to work and help the sweathogs. The ideal teacher teacher