When I think of favorite teachers, I am lucky to have a flood of ideas.
My frist go-to response is Mr Jolley. I mean, how can a teacher named Mr Jolley not be everyone's favorite. He was an english teacher my senior year, and he had just learned of LARPing with foam weapons and found a student who had an armory of these hand-made foam swords, axes, shields, and even a mace. All of those weapons came to class one day as we were reading Beowulf for a battle.
Beyond making school fun, he was incredibly supportive of everyone's interests. He would host clubs, go to plays/sporting events, find ways to showcase students' talents. He may be most remembered for two things:
1) He had a cafe station in his room with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Students could leave money to fund the operation. Probably highly illegal.
2) He would let students pick the music for the day. Anyone could bring a school-appropriate CD and that would be the music he played between classes.
Great guy!
I also had some incredible college students and to go participate in two independent studies at the University of TN. A true honor for me. One on short story adaptations in film and another on modern poetry. I valued the time Michael Knight and Art Smith spent with (both great teacher names).
Post grad, my favorite mentors were when I was in sales. I had two leaders that blend together, they worked in tandem, but what I remember them telling me that I'll never forget is "chaos becomes normal". The first time you do something it can be scary, but the more you do it the more comfortable and eventually "normal" it will become. My pickleball skills are definitely a testament to that concept.
Thank you teachers!
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Matt Lawson
Genesys - Employees
Online Community Manager
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-05-2024 11:32
From: Matt Lawson
Subject: QOTM - O Captain! My Captain! Who's Your Favorite Teacher?
Graduation is upon us, teacher appreciation month is just behind us, and before we know it, a new school year will be here.
We thought now is as good a time as any to ask: Who was your favorite teacher and why?
What is a teacher:
- Could be someone from grade school
- Collegiate/graduate
- Tutor
- Trainer
- Personal Mentor
Anyone who answers the QOTM gets this badge on their profile to certify their participation:
For our graduates, congratulations! We hope your celebration is epic and your summer memorable. For the teachers who get to enjoy a break, may your sleep be glorious, your travel flawless, and your meals perfect. For the parents whose kids are home for summer, we extend our sympathies. ;)
Cheers to the end of the school year!
Matt & Team
#CommunityQuestions(Contest,Community,etc.)
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Matt Lawson
Genesys - Employees
Online Community Manager
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