Mrs. Julie Groover: My Role Model

Most people have or have had a teacher that has inspired them. For me, the teacher that comes to mind is Mr. Rod Edson. There are many great things that describe Mr. Edson, but a few stand out to me more than others. Mr. Edson has inspired me in many ways because he has a great sense of humor, he is laid-back, and he is motivational.

During my life I have had several teachers with who I hold in high regard. Mr. Anthony Arico, Mr. Marty Berger, and Mrs. Edna Thomas to name a few. Even though all of the above named teachers had a very profound effect on my life; my all-time favorite teacher would be SSG Daniel Spencer retired. He was my ROTC instructor for approximately two years and has been a mentor throughout my adult life.

Through twelve years of school the teacher that stands out is my band teacher, Amanda Posey. She made me a better person, helped me grow up, and taught me many skills that I will use. She has made a positive impact and difference on my life. Posey has a passion for teaching music, teaches life lessons, and challenges her students making her an amazing teacher.

Over the years I have had the pleasure to work with a plethora of excellent teachers. Many of whom have had a lasting impact on me both as a performer and educator. The few teachers that have stand out were the perfect mixture of both great performer and teacher, but most importantly they seem to be heavily invested in my successes. The following teachers are just a few that fit this mold.

My teacher inspired me to go above and beyond my normal capabilities, and to reach out to others that were in distress. He inspired me to become a better leader, a better person, and a good role model for many kids in the classes below me. David Glasscock was his name, he is a generous man he invests in other to provide them with the tools necessary to be successful. Without his words of advice, I most likely wouldn´t be the same person that I am today.

Over the years I have come in contact with many different types of teachers that have not only taught me, but also had a positive influence on me. Mrs. Amanda Graham has been my positive influence ever since my ninth grade year here at Mullins High School. She has inspired me in so many ways from reading, to writing, to public speaking.

2. Mrs. Farrah Burkhart, she was my instructor/mentor. We used to be part of a micro business that produce, market, and distribute candles. The team applied concepts like Standard Operating Procedures, Lean Manufacturing, and The 5S Methodology to our work. She shares her wisdom along with teaching the curriculum, what great teachers have in common. I learned a lot from her.

     As I thought about the most important qualities of an outstanding educator, certain individuals came to mind. It has been my good fortune to have had excellent teachers and instructors, and to have worked with people who are caring, competent, and creative. They were and

She is a great inspiration to me, and inspires me even more to become a teacher.

My reading teacher in 8th grade, Jennifer Burrows, has inspired me to be a better person and to thank God everyday for what I have. She most likely does not even know that she has inspired me because she inspired me just by me watching her. Seeing her everyday my 8th grade year was probably one of the most inspirational things to me.

Lacy and Mrs. Moynihan. They are both at the top of my list for favorite teachers. One would teach on Monday, then the other on Tuesday, etc. but on Wednesday, one would teach in the morning then the other would come in after lunch and teach us. The year was definitely interesting. 4th grade was also the year I met my best friend, Lauren, I will always remember the first time she talked to me, and it wasn’t nice but it wasn’t necessarily mean either.

Many things have inspired me throughout my life. But when asked who inspired me the most, how can I narrow down to one pivotal person who made a difference more than others? My 6th grade science teacher, seas teacher, and advisor Ms. Attias, she stands out as someone. She made my middle school experience a special one. In this essay I will explain why she inspires me.

Many of us who have had the luxury of getting an education have had many memorable teachers during our time in school. Some of them are memorable for being terrible teachers but others are remembered as being very impactful to our maturing minds as we grew up. One of my most memorable teachers in my middle school years of seventh and eighth grade are of old and grumpy Ms. Smith. Even though she was not the greatest or most fun, she taught me and many others in my class valuable things and the power of being literate in America.

My Honors Biology teacher, Mrs. White, taught me to believe in myself and respect others. I have experienced multiple challenges, but both great experiences and bad experiences build character. Well, at least that is what my Mrs. White would tell me. She knew how to lighten a gloomy day. It took me until graduation to realize how much of a positive impact Mrs. White had on my life, and she does to this day.

The teacher that stands out most in my head is my eleventh grade English teacher. She had a liberal arts background, and enjoyed the classic American writers; Hemingway, Steinbeck, what have you. She was in the class of teachers who was more impressed by actions and honesty