Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Teacher Is An Actor

A Teacher is an actor
    who truly sets the tone
  When they step into the classroom
     students want to feel at home

  not scared to say what's on their minds
    or on eggshells about screaming ~
  A teacher who befriends his class
    infuses lives with meaning

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Shirley Hawkins December 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM You always remember the teachers that love their job and do it to teach, not to preach. Patience, understanding, and approachability are required to do justice to the pupils in the class. Teaching is a very responsible Job. You brought back memories of some delightful school days. Thank you, Gershon Gershon Wolf December 6, 2022 at 8:47 PM Glad to hear that I brought back some nice memories, Shirley. I'll keep trying! gw

Becky Forbes December 6, 2022 at 10:23 AM TRUTH!! I would venture to guess you've just described your teaching style. Good for you :-) Gershon Wolf December 6, 2022 at 8:47 PM Well, maybe... Giggle.

L Milton Hankins December 6, 2022 at 9:21 AM Much truth here, gw. OTOH, one cannot be too buddy-buddy with students. I have found they will take advantage of it. Best, IMHO, to maintain a reserve. Gershon Wolf December 6, 2022 at 8:36 PM Actually, you're right. See reply to Becky Forbes above this one. Thanks, Milt

Tom Cunningham December 6, 2022 at 5:25 AM Teachers should be approachable, students shouldn't have to feel awkward or intimidated when they go into class. Tom Gershon Wolf December 6, 2022 at 8:38 PM Absolutely right, Tom. Student will learn best when eager to go to school, but relaxed too. :) gw

J. Summers December 6, 2022 at 5:09 AM Most of my favorite teachers all seemed to like us kids. Why some of the others got into teaching is beyond me. Nevertheless, so many great memories of those days. Nicely penned. John Gershon Wolf December 6, 2022 at 8:43 PM Hey, thanks, John. I never understood why half of my teachers had a broom stuck up their butts. lol. Before I entered every one of the classes I taught, I'd say, 'Be friendly; be nice.' And then I was. (After all, I'd told myself to be!) Happiness and Joy, Gershon

Bobby May December 5, 2022 at 7:53 PM So true, my teachers back in the day were way cool they didn't have all the restrictions that they have today. Great point my friend! I wasn't the best student lol but, I loved my teachers they were my friends, and I could talk to them about anything. Gershon Wolf December 6, 2022 at 8:46 PM Glad to hear you had such a nice time in school. My teachers were 180 degrees opposite from yours, with a couple of exceptions -- but I turned the tables myself when I taught. Students and I had a grand old time! Smiles, gw