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Inspiring Values of
Unforgettable Teachers
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.
© Copyright 2005 by Steve Brunkhorst. Steve is a professional life
success coach, motivational author, and the editor of Achieve!
60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, a popular mini-zine bringing great
stories, motivational nuggets, and inspiring thoughts to help you
achieve more in your career and personal life.
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