My Favorite Teacher

There is a quote that I have embraced during my professional journey I like that state, “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased”. As a product of the Muscogee County School district, my life mirrors that statement. If it were not for my awesome teachers I would not be the person and teacher I am today. Growing up poor, I lived in Wilson Apartments and attended Fox Elementary School. It was my kindergarten teacher Mrs. Vignery that ignited my passion to become a teacher. She would always hold my hand and made me feel loved despite my many issues. As a result, I wanted to pass this love to my students. I cannot remember not one single thing that she taught me, but I will never forget how she made me feel. I find myself holding

Wiest took the time to listen to my troubles and work with me outside of class. She even invited me to come drink tea in her office if I needed a break or was not feeling well. But more importantly, she helped me put everything into perspective and I made some tough decisions. I cut down on my work hours, took a few months off from orchestra, took less volunteer opportunities, and learned to prioritize my responsibilities. Mrs. Wiest also helped me with my work when I was falling behind and let me take her finals at different times to balance my work load. I panicked when everything got difficult, but she supported me. If any teacher has made an impact on me during my academic career, it was certainly Mrs. Wiest. She goes above and beyond for her students and wants everyone to succeed. With her help, I was able to succeed during a very rough

I believe there are many skills and attributes that are necessary to an outstanding teacher; one’s ability to keep students engaged, the desire to see all students achieve, and knowledge of the content taught are attributes of an outstanding educator.

I have had many great mentors that have stood out in my life thus far, but I have one lady that really stands out. Her name is Tina; I know her better as Ms. Hicks. She is a kindergarten teacher and Glee Club director at the middle school I attended. I came to know her really well when I joined the Glee Club my sixth grade year. She is so selfless and always puts others before herself. I just began watching her one day and realized that I wanted to be just like her. I began to volunteer in her classroom the last period of the day because I want to be an elementary school teacher as well. I decided why not learn form the best. Throughout the year, I learned so much from her. She taught me that students can learn and have fun while they

“One of the best teachers I have had the pleasure of working with,” Principal Curtiss Tolefree of Washington Middle School confided in me about 6th grade English teacher, Heather Ruha, as I crossed the threshold of her classroom for the very first time.

Mrs. Wilson is the teacher who has had the most impact on my life. She was my first grade teacher and the woman who gave me a love for learning. I was a child with a very low self-esteem. I felt like I struggled to fit in, I had two older brothers, who to me, seemed to be great at everything. My brothers are four and five years older than I am. My oldest brother got straight A’s and my other brother was very athletic.

Coach Fowler moved to Muscle Shoals High School to take a job coaching football and Baseball when I was in the 7th grade and was going to also be my history teacher. In 7th grade I never knew that he would end up making a big impact on me and make one of my most dreaded classes one of my favorites. He would always have hands on learning activities, like using the smart board and having the whole class get into groups and do a projects and study guides together. He really kept the whole class involved in the lessons by walking around the room and asking random people random questions about the lesson just to see if the class is paying attention, while also keeping a smile on everyone’s faces. He is a really outgoing person, he rarely has bad days and always had a good vibe in his classroom. He taught me my sophomore year and senior year of high school as well. By the time that I was a senior we

Throughout my high school career, a teacher that has had an impact on my life consists of Michael Sherwin. He is my Advanced Placement Government and Advanced Placement U.S. History teacher. Mr. Sherwin proves to be prominent in my high school career because his lectures in class are always enjoyable and very comprehensive. He is very knowledgeable on the subjects that he teaches and he is able to provide insight on countless topics. As his student, he is the reason that I have taken the initiative to partake in much more difficult classes throughout high school.

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.

Throughout my elementary school years I was worried and stressed out because I had a speech class that I went to three days a week when I was in kindergarten. Mrs. Mackenzie was an awesome teacher, she made us feel welcomed there and she cared about her students. Kindergarten through third grade,

The first and foremost would be Ms. Heaney for she taught me one simple yet blaringly important lesson, So What? She taught me this in the purpose of making me a better writer but in the end she helped me further myself as an individual. Yes it applies in writing as to why are we writing and the impression one wants to leave with they're reader but it also allowed me to see what i'm doing through new eyes. With a new purpose. It made me want to do things with the intent of leaving those who see me and witness what i do with a sense of awe, with a respect, to leave the wiser for it. So thank you Ms. heaney for this valuable lesson. The second person i would like to thank would be Ms. Morris because she always believed in me. I know times weren't all that bright in her classroom when i would fail her exam or i would misinterpret lab instructions. But she would never give up on me and yes she may have messed with me a little but she always helped me move forward. So thank you Ms. Morris for always believing in me which ultimately helped me believe in myself more. Lastly i would like to thank Coach Damien Gentry for holding me to such a high standard. He held me to a light that not even i expected of myself and i grew the better for it. I learned to never let anyone think less of me and to not think less of myself, im capable of great things i just need to get after

Playing sports has taught me a lot. My coaches, teammates and competing have taught me a tremendous amount of values. As a volleyball player I have been taught a lot morally, for example commitment has been number one. When I start something I commit, I have never In the 18 years of my life quit anything. If I could choose one individual that has helped with my growth and maturity in an immense way, it would be my first high school volleyball coach, Coach Iammarino. Coach Iammarino was like a normal person when I first met her - very nice and coach-like. I think I was shocked at how short she was because normally volleyball players are insanely tall. Despite the hardships in my volleyball career with her, I commend her for her ability to be

Ms. Hoskins has had the most influence on me. She pushed me through all of the cheerleading drama and helped me through it. She made me cheer captain even though I didn’t think I could do it. She was one of the only supportive ones during that cheer season. She is an amazing person and I hope she knows that. I think of her as a wonderful cheer coach and a wonderful teacher.

Choosing a favorite teacher is fairly difficult when one puts into account all the types of teachers they have known, all of them are important. Teachers are the second most important people in our lives, right after our parents. Teachers are persuasive and have the power to build a child up from an immature student to become a responsible adult; or they can completely and utterly crush a students hopes and dreams.

All it takes is seven seconds to completely assess and categorize a person you’ve barely met. This has happened to everyone, especially as a student. Small visual clues such as one’s expression, their race, gender, demeanor, and clothing, set the precedent for how the teacher will view their students from the beginning of the school year to the last day. Most favoritism teachers dole out is subconscious. The reason they may gravitate towards and dote on particular kids could stem from the initial assessment they made or even bias. Humans tend to gravitate towards others similar to them. While there is the belief that teachers playing favourites is natural, necessary, and unavoidable, this behavior is harmful to the student, harmful to their peers, and is often completely irrational.