In America, educators punish those who actually think for themselves. There is only acceptance for popular opinion.

quote by Bryant H. McGill
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The Greatest Teacher

The greatest teacher of all
Is our Lord, Jesus Christ

The kindest teacher of all
Is our Lord, Jesus Christ

The meekest teacher of all
Is our Lord, Jesus Christ

The most loving teacher of all
Is our Lord, Jesus Christ

So I can boldly say,
That I love my teacher, Jesus Christ

poem by Jacqueline AntwiDanso
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Having been an educator for so many years I know that all a good teacher can do is set a context, raise questions or enter into a kind of a dialogic relationship with their students.

quote by Godfrey Reggio
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Educators take something simple and make it complicated. Communicators take something complicated and make it simple.

quote by John C. Maxwell
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Life Is A Teacher

Life is a teacher, which teaches how to live.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to win.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to laugh.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to make other people cry.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to love.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to hate.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to win honour.
Life is a teacher, which teaches how to embarrass others.
Indeed, life is a great teacher as it teaches everything.
And in this very greatness lies life's weakness, that it teaches everything.
It teaches how to love, but also teaches how to hate.
It teaches how to help, but also teaches how to harm.
It teaches how to honour (others) , but also teaches how to embarrass (others) .
It teaches how to laugh, but also teaches how to make other people cry.
Wish life were a bit selective in its teaching.
But can't we be a bit selective in taking lessons?

poem by Raja Basu
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Teachers in Action

Teacher Angie at the back
behind Teacher Eve,
besides Teacher Emelie
who's in pink
and holding Teacher Mary Ann
her bestfriend ever since,
who were also leaning
towards Teacher Tess
who's wearing blue blouse but smiling,
Me at the back wearing glasses
afraid to be noticed by someone.
beside me is Teacher Flor,
smiling as ever
even the absence
of her family,
infront of her is the preggy,
the lady in gray who's texting
even in the middle
of this fancy meeting,
were all friends

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poem by Hazel Calumarde
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To my teacher...

Oh my teacher...
let me praise you,
for you sprouted me out,
from a darkened life.

Oh my teacher...
show me -
your magical spirit..
by which you made-
the darkness to light.

oh my teacher...
let me thank you...
for which you, quenched my thirst-
for knowledge.

My teacher...,
thank you...
for you took out-
words from my throat-

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poem by Fayeda Vanimel
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A Warm Welcome to Teachers Today

Gone are the days of Guru-shishya!
Teachers of mettle are on the wane
Most things seem changed in today’s world
Ethics is on a downward trend

Students feel they can learn themselves
The Internet gives a false confidence
But none can be blamed for how things are
Virtues are declining fast!

Yet, teaching is a noble art!
Good teachers are a country’s wealth
Teachers must put their heart, mind, soul
Into teaching – their professional goal!

A teacher must be role-model
A teacher must be exemplary
A teacher must be knowledgeable
A teacher must be dedicated

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poem by John Celes
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Drill instructors worked seven days a week, fifteen to seventeen hours a day in many cases, with no time off in between platoons.

quote by R. Lee Ermey
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A Teacher for All Seasons

A Teacher for All Seasons

A teacher is like Spring,
Who nurtures new green sprouts,
Encourages and leads them,
Whenever they have doubts.

A teacher is like Summer,
Whose sunny temperament
Makes studying a pleasure,
Preventing discontent.

A teacher is like Fall,
With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors
And a happy atmosphere.

A teacher is like Winter,
While it’s snowing hard outside,
Keeping students comfortable,

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Teachers make a difference, and we would serve our students better by focusing on attracting and retaining the quality teachers by raising teacher pay.

quote by Jeb Bush
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Teacher's Day 2012

Just once a year comes Teacher's Day,
For students to celebrate it;
Show respect, gratitude some way;
As teachers who always befit!

Imparting knowledge to pupils
Is work of noble sacrifice:
Which teachers do all through their lives;
While training them, akin bee-hives!

A world bereft of teachers,
Can one ever imagine?
They do what parents cannot do,
And make the student fit for life!

Should you not wish your teachers dear,
On this memorable day?
And make them feel happy and see
The affection of students, this way!

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poem by John Celes
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Oh Teacher Oh Teacher

Oh teacher, Oh teacher!
My test isn't signed
Because somehow
My parents went blind
Now, don't say it's my fault,
They left their hands in the bank vault.

Oh teacher, Oh teacher
Do you know why
I was born without wings
And so cannot fly
Thus I am late
Didn't have breakfast,
So if you don't mind,
Pass me a plate.

Oh teacher, Oh teacher!
I've failed again
Please don't scold me,
Now you'll see why,

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poem by Sharmila Saheed
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The task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility and evil with activity.

quote by Maria Montessori
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Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.

classic quote by Hector Berlioz
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The educator must above all understand how to wait; to reckon all effects in the light of the future, not of the present.

quote by Ellen Key
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The Supply Teacher

Here's the rule for what to do
If ever your teacher has the flu
Or for some other reason takes to her bed
And a different teacher comes instead

When the visiting teacher hangs up her hat
Writes the date on the board, does this or that
Always remember, you have to say this,
OUR teacher never does that, Miss!

When you want to change places or wander about
Or feel like getting the guinea pig out
Never forget, the message is this,
OUR teacher always lets us, Miss!

Then, when your teacher returns next day
And complains about the paint or clay
Remember these words, you just say this:
That OTHER teacher told us to, Miss!

poem by Allan Ahlberg
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Teacher’s Day Poem (A Pot Pourri)

They help us strive for goals;
They give us model roles;
They are such superb souls;
That help sprout ‘student-poles’!

Most teachers teach us well;
We have no words to tell;
Sometimes, they even yell,
When we can’t rightly spell.

A gentle pat on back;
A simple word or whack;
Most teachers know the knack,
To find out what we lack.

They show us how to write;
They tell us what is right;
They taught all to be bright,
No matter what our plight.

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Sonnet: Students’ Duty to Teachers...

Most teachers share knowledge with students all,
And help them learn the things they ought in life,
And train and groom them for the exam-hall,
And eke a livelihood, avoiding strife.

How should students repay their sacrifice,
Devotion, love and labour, teachers lend?
–Obedience, industriousness suffice,
With reverence to teachers till the end.

One can’t repay a teacher’s service, love,
Or priceless time, attention rendered free;
When students toil to rise in life, and prove
Much greater than their teachers tend to be,

It fills a teacher’s heart with joy to know,
His work was useful to students somehow!

(3-07-’11)

poem by John Celes
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Necessary Are Gifted Teachers

the ability to learn
to learn effectively
under any teacher
in spite of the teacher
is a rare precious ability

such exceptional motivation
such exceptional ability is rare
privilege to teach such students
is one true reward for teachers
most students need good teachers

poem by Terence George Craddock
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