I had a teacher in high school, Mr. Richardson, who taught 11th-grade English Lit. He was one of those "cool" teachers that everyone adored because he could talk to you - and I mean real talk. He would tell us how being an adult was not all that we saw in the movies - doing what we wanted when we wanted to - and he gave honest life advice. I also grew up in the deep south (Mobile, Alabama) and we, unfortunately, had banned books. Mr. Richardson made sure that our assignments were as many banned books as he could which was amazing. He would discuss them with such passion that even The Grapes of Wrath was a barn burner!
Mr. Richardson taught me to always be unapologetically authentic because if I end up rubbing people the wrong way, they aren't my people anyway... those were powerful words to a yet-to-be-diagnosed neurospicy kid. I still live by that mindset to this day and I have been out of his class for 35 years.
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Amy Sessions
City of Clearwater - Cutomer Service 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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