Every Monday I ask a question, to get to know you better. Ready for todays? Which teacher influenced you the most?
My freshman English teacher, Mr. Kenny, remains in the #1 spot as the kindest teacher alive. Unashamed of his faith in Jesus Christ, never too busy to listen to a teenager's problems, always ready with a wise bit of advice. He was loved by everyone because he planted seeds of grace in every heart he knew.
Your turn...
Great question! I'm partial to it, since I'm a teacher. :)
ReplyDeleteMy freshman year in college - Professor Baker. Wow. She challenged me in ways no other teacher had before. But also believe in me in ways no other techer had before.
I would have to say my band director in high school. He was one of those who took the time to really listen. He was an encourager and a motivator. :)
ReplyDeleteHands down, my favorite teacher was Mrs. Lustberg. I had her for first grade, but then the following year she moved to second and I was fortunate to have her again. She was the most patient, kind, compassionate, and loving person, with a love of life and learning.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Lustberg passed away just a couple of years ago. There will forever be a special place in my heart for this very precious lady!
Hmm...
ReplyDeleteTwo of my Bible professors in college. They taught the Word with such passion that it moved them (and me) to tears. I still think of their lessons years later.
Oooh, how fun!
ReplyDeleteDEFINITELY Mrs. Miller, the Baylor literature teacher who opened the windows to a world I never imagined. When she asked me to be her grader, I gained a confidence needed to get me through the 70s.
Mrs. Miller taught me to live with zest, shared her zany personality, and even gave me a copper trash can for a wedding gift. Oh, I will never forget that first teacher who liked me.
Blessings and love to my soulmate!
Patti
My 2nd grade teacher, who took this little lost girl under her wing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, andrea
My 6th Grade History teacher. His name was Mr. Goodrich. The first C I recieved was in his class. He was so wise, and very intriguing. He also told really embarrassing stories of my parents and me. He was my uncle! My very favorite uncle, and also my hero. Such a man of God and was really an inspiration to me...He passed away from a battle w/cancer in 2001. I miss him dearly, but cherish the fact that I got to sit in his class for a whole year and learn about the history of our country :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me share!
Alicia
Hi Jen -
ReplyDeleteAs a kid, I struggled with reading. My 5th Grade teacher, Mrs. Dowd, wasn't someone, who gave you the warm fuzzies. Think drill sergeant here. Yet, her skilled teaching brought my reading level ahead of my grade.
Knowing how to read and comprehend made a huge impact on all of my grades.
Blessings,
Susan :)
My favorite teacher was my highschool English teacher. She pushed us hard and for that I'm grateful.
ReplyDeleteMy debate coach, Gloria Burke. Challenged me, consoled me, basically gave me the confidence to take on the world, alone, since I lost one parent to death and one to alcoholism senior year. The difference one person makes who cares.
ReplyDeleteAlso have to give credit to my seminary theology prof, for telling our class, "We are all as holy as we want to be." Simple, but it has stuck with me for years.
My fav was Dr Sproul, in college. He taught doctrine, which I was dreading taking...boring....But he make it alive as it was in his soul. Sometimes would be so overcome by the topic, he would get choked up.
ReplyDeleteLove the new "do" for the blog.
My creative writing teacher of course!! I'll never forget his kind words and encouragement. Happy Monday sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThe new spring look here is lovely, Jeanette!
ReplyDeleteI was an eager student and I seemed to like most of my teachers. Probably the one that stands out is my first year University Geography professor. Because of him I learned to look at the world around me with more appreciative eyes. I still don't go out the door without acknowledging the sky's promise of approaching weather.
Carol
I've heard this question before and I always shake my head because I can't remember any particular teacher standing out for me. Sad, but true.
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd had a Mr. Kenny during my school years.
No doubt about it - I have two of them. My junior high music teacher and my high school music teacher. Both of them encouraged me in my singing and were excellent role models.
ReplyDeleteJen:
ReplyDeleteI always think of my 3rd grade teacher,Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson. She was gentle and caring. When we talked about Thanksgiving, she told us it was about giving thanks and not about what we had to eat that day. We should give thanks even if all we had was peanut butter and jelly.
A few years ago, neither hubby nor I was able to handle fixing a turkey. I fixed meat loaf in my slow-cooker. Because of what Mrs. Jackson told us, I didn't feel guilty about our meal at all.
Hmm, need to give this some thought. Miss DeFrehn, my fifth grade teacher was a favorite. Had an English Lit teacher in high school who told me I wrote well...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
Mrs. Bloomfield was my english teacher through most of high school. She is responsible for my being somewhat versed in Tolstoy, Shakespeare, Dostoevsky, Joyce, Faulkner..You name it, we read it & her class was an informal "chat" style, relating literature to our lives and hers.She taught us how to not only read, but to "dig in." She was truly special and I definitely credit her with furthering my love of reading and literature.
ReplyDeleteOne of my last years in college, I had a "kiddie lit" teacher who lit the fire in me. This class was hard, by the way. She introduced me to "Wind In the Willows," "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," and great picture books like "The Golden Egg Book", and "Johnny Crow's Garden." She put a fire for children's literature in me that has never gone out - all because she herself had the fire.
ReplyDeleteI remember my fourth grade teacher and really liking her. also, I had an english professor at the community college I went to. He was always encouraging with my work, but I always assumed he was just happy that someone turned in a paper on time and cared a little bit..... :O)
ReplyDeleteMy teacher in the 9th grade, Miss. Aruna Iyer. She was a visionary!
ReplyDelete