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The Essence Of 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.

Copyright © Bill Baker | Year Posted 2025

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Regina Elliott Date: 7/30/2025 6:16:00 AM Hi Bill, education is so important and dedicated teachers are the key. My daughter and I know several retired and still active teachers including Sara and you. Lovely penning. God's blessings to you both. ~ Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 7/30/2025 8:49:00 PM Good for you two. We both loved working with young people. I was a children pastor back in the day when I was first called to ministry. Thanks for your visits and comments, my friend. Good to have you visiting again. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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