The Essence Of Teaching

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Teachers Teaching

Teach them how to discern and learn, Don’t leave them helpless to crash and burn. Teaching them just content, they learn it your way. Teach them the process of learning today, You give them a lifetime of learning every day.

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Christopher Delegans

Date: 7/29/2025 9:45:00 PM

There is no greater legacy than teaching. A very fulfilling and worthwhile life to lead. Thanks for sharing this one, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2025 10:50:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comment, Christopher. I've been teaching since I was about 14 (Sunday School) and taught and coached at the High School and College level for over 20 years. I loved teaching and coaching both the same, but coaching allowed me to know my players and runners on a deeper and more personal level. Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/29/2025 7:05:00 PM

Teach a man to fish, as they say... Ole!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2025 10:50:00 PM

Exactly, my friend. BB

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/29/2025 3:54:00 PM

wise words from a truly great teacher and quote. You've summed up the essence of teaching quite nicely...it's simple really...yet we teachers overthink and complicate. Fondly remembering our days of teaching together, hugs, me

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2025 5:43:00 PM

It was living the dream to teach and coach together, Sara. Have a pleasant evening with your truelove. Bill