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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

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2022

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Shirley Hawkins Date: 12/6/2022 6:53:00 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 Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/6/2022 8:47:00 PM Glad to hear that I brought back some nice memories, Shirley. I'll keep trying! gw

Becky Forbes Date: 12/6/2022 10:23:00 AM TRUTH!! I would venture to guess you've just described your teaching style. Good for you :-) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/6/2022 8:47:00 PM Well, maybe... Giggle.

L Milton Hankins Date: 12/6/2022 9:21:00 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. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/6/2022 8:36:00 PM Actually, you're right. See reply to Becky Forbes above this one. Thanks, Milt

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/6/2022 5:25:00 AM Teachers should be approachable, students shouldn't have to feel awkward or intimidated when they go into class. Tom Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/6/2022 8:38:00 PM Absolutely right, Tom. Student will learn best when eager to go to school, but relaxed too. :) gw

J. Summers Date: 12/6/2022 5:09:00 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 Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/6/2022 8:43:00 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 Date: 12/5/2022 7:53:00 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. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/6/2022 8:46:00 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