My friend's favorite teacher from back in elementary school died this week. He said she commanded classrooms for decades without raising her voice. I don't remember much about my teachers from childhood... but there were 2 significant teachers from whom I was able to learn in college and grad courses. These two women were inspiring and energetic--and incredibly passionate--about their work. They challenged me and held me to high standards without expecting perfection. They got what I was trying to say even when I didn't yet have the language and pointed me in the direction of articles and books that would help me to figure it all out.
In the spirit of infinite cheesiness & ultimate cliche, here's to great teachers. Many thanks.
