By Robert Hoffman, guest columnist
A teacher sees students’ strengths and potentials and exalts them both, yet in wisely, gradual steps. A teacher leads them to new heights, but never lets them forget the passage from their previous roots.
A teacher inculcates students to not only understand and comprehend, but also to evaluate and judge.
A teacher knows students make mistakes and errors, but corrects and guides.
A teacher exemplifies high morals and impeccable ethics knowing they will eventually blossom in students.
A teacher shows how current knowledge works as a process that will lead to new ideas and wisdom.
A teacher develops students’ talents with creativity, yet teaches discipline and focus so they can achieve their goals.
A teacher administers tough love when needed, but also exercises unconditional forgiveness when earned.
A teacher transforms selfish and egotistic instincts into higher powers of benevolence and altruism.
A teacher truly believes that by strengthening the good, the bad will diminish and disappear. A teacher will improve society by improving each student.
A teacher — helping students march forward toward an enlightened future.
A teaching degree is to home schooling as a culinary degree is to a grandma’s cooking. -Dawn Shelton