Who was your favorite teacher in school.......and why?

Answer 1

I think what makes a teacher a great teacher goes beyond the subject matter. They make you into a better person. I feel fortunate to have had four favorite teachers.

My sixth grade teacher was my first male teacher. I was concerned at first that he might be very strict, like my father, but my fears were quickly put at ease. He was very nice. In the winter we took a trip to the beach and in the spring we took a week to go camping in the mountains. The class was very memorable. He exposed me to many new experiences.

In high school, my math teacher was wonderful. She was Chinese and very lovely. I had a crush on her but she never let that get in the way. She encouraged me to start a computer club, which I did. Then she encouraged other teachers to sign up and take classes from me on learning computers. It was an eye opener for me. Teachers learning from me? Wow!

My high school AP chemistry & physics teacher was also excellent. He pushed us really hard and demanded the everyone treat his class (and each other) with the utmost respect. I seem to recall him saying something like, "Some of you are already adults and soon the rest of you will be. Most of you will be going off to college soon. Be responsible and respectful. If you cannot then pick another class. This class is going to be tough. We have no time to deal with children."

My fourth favorite teacher was the dean of the university's Chemistry department. He noticed I was extremely shy and encouraged me to take on a teaching role. As a senior, I was given the responsibility to lead a class of Chem 1 students. Although they attended a formal lecture by a professor and had a lab section lead by a graduate student, it was my job to meet with then twice a week and explain anything they didn't understand. I had full control over assigning and correcting homework and exams then determining their grade. It forced me to stop being so shy.

Answer 2

My favorite teacher was Mrs. K because she knew when to push me and when to let me relax and slide through (I had her for more than one year). She made the class fun, but I also learned a lot. There was never any pressure bout grades, but you couldn't just show up and get an A either. The best part was that she got to know each student individually as a person, and not just as a student. I could easily get good advice from her about her class, another class, my girlfriend, or even my job.

Answer 3

Well, I graduated in 1975 but I always tell my kids that there is two teachers who really stand out to me. I actually had 2 favorites. One was Mrs. Morgan. She dressed really hip and knew how to keep our attention. She didn't act like an old B. My other favorite was Coach Robinson. He put up with a lot of pranks from me and my friends. He didn't lose his temper too often but most of all, he gave me a chance. He was the first teacher that didn't expect me to be like my older sister. He took up time with me and really helped me. I still love that man!

Answer 4

Mr Haines, because he let you take as many notes as possible during class, and then you got to use them for all of the tests...you may think that's a cop out, but I learned more in that class than any other...you really pay attention while your taking notes, and the you go over them again while taking the test, trying to find the answers, the info gets crammed into your brain and you remember it....more teachers should try that approach

Answer 5

I had 3 favorite teachers in school. Mrs. Burns was my second grade teacher, and she put me in the mind of Beatrice Arthur--she wore scarves on her head and such. She used to read in class, and I would get to hold up the book in class. I was the tallest in 2nd grade. Mrs. Burns had me busy in class--had my hands and brain occupied. Some 25 years later, I decided to become a teacher and I wanted to be just like Mrs. Burns. I lost touch with her, but I wrote a letter to payroll and they sent my letter to Mrs. Burns, who lives in NC now! I still write Mrs. Burns every week!

My other two favorite teachers were in high school: Mr. Cripp and Mrs. White, social studies. Mr. Cripp sponsored the SS club in school, and I was in it. He always had the coolest stuff in his class! I wanted to take his economic geography class, which was an honors class, and the guidance counselor wouldn't let me sign up for it. It was him who went to bat for me and said "I know you love social studies and I am going to let you in my class on 2 conditions: one, do your very best and two, don't misbehave or I'll call your parents." I made a B in that class!

Mrs. White was my government teacher in the 12th grade, and the first day of class, she took off her shoe and asked everyone what do you notice? My big mouth said "You don't have a pinky toe! Where is it?" She said in Cameroon! She was a volunteer with the Peace Corps, and I thought that was the coolest thing I ever heard in my life! Whenever I had a bad day at school, Mrs. White and Mr. Cripp always invited me in the class and they would tell me stories about traveling and culture. It turned me onto social studies so much, I became a history and political science major in college! Those 3 teachers shaped me into the teacher I am today, and my passion for helping all students in school.

Answer 6

Mr. Albert Finner, he saw that my reading level in 5th grade was way above that of the usual 5th grader, and he helped me gain access to the high school library AND the more mature reading at the public library. (My Dad taught me to read when I was only 3) Mr. Finner opened doors I couldn't open alone, may he rest in peace and discuss good books with my Dad while both enjoy Heaven.

Answer 7

My favourite teacher was a certain Mrs. Cooper- if only because she loved her work so so much that it became play for all of us! She was SO much fun- and I learned a lot, too. She was one of the easiest people to talk to, and you could trust her with anything.

Answer 8

Mr. Cafareli because he taught really well and because in the begining of the year I wasn't good at math but he gave me chances and stuff and he helped me boost my confidence.

Answer 9

my favorite teacher in school is our advise coz he's also my coach in softball team!

Answer 10

Ms. Andes. She believe me and in me.