My teachers are my heroes~ care to know why?

When I was in elementary school, I was fortunate to have excellent teachers who taught me how to read, (and I love to read) and proper hygiene %26amp; manners. I had music teachers from 2nd through 8th grade who taught me to love music %26amp; how to sing, (I have a broad interest in music). In 7th grade my geography teacher, who was also a mountain climber and explorer, instilled in me a love for the outdoors and nature (I love to mountain hike). From 2nd grade through 5th, my gym teachers raised my self esteem and self confidence and taught me how to be a better athlete than I already was,(I've always been active in athletics and coaching), and I'm a history nut because my history teachers made learning history fun and interesting. Most of my teachers were very good to me and were good at their job. They had a more profound effect on my life than my own parents. Do you folks feel the same way about your teachers as I, or was I just one of the lucky ones? Feel free 2 thank your teachers here.

My teachers are my heroes~ care to know why?
Absolutely, my parents were abusive and neglectful and if it hadn't been for a few outstanding teachers i would have given up a long time ago. Thanks to them I have an appreciation of art, history, culture and science and now have a fulfilling career in welfare - so yes and a huge thanks to all the teachers doing there thing out there - you're all worth millions :)
Reply:BRAVO!!! - to you %26amp; your Teachers! :-)


I am (beginning this year) a Substitute Teacher w.i. my local School District.


I was a MENTOR also in my local school district w. the America's Promise Initiative during the past 7 years.


Wherever and whenever I have the opportunity, I give the thanks to my 6th Grade Elementary school Teacher for instilling this mindset into my heart.





May I mention your story in my connections and in classes?
Reply:i feel gratitude for all my teachers, especially the ones from my elementary school. thanks guys. can't say a lot, and it will never be enough. still, thank you...
Reply:I'll save myself a lot of typing and everyone a lot of reading by saying that I join you in my gratitude towards my teachers.





On top of that, I come from a family of teachers: my mom is a teacher and 2 of my grandparents were teachers. I'm grateful to them eternally.
Reply:in elementary school my teachers were okay but now in high school i like me teachers a ton more and i love just about all of my classes
Reply:Although I'm forty-something, I still remember my elementary math teacher. Her name was Mrs. Hackett. I had trouble with this subject, but she came in an hour early and she stayed an hour late, every day....to tutor me without any extra compensation. I'm still not comfortable with math, but she helped me understand %26amp; helped me understand enough to graduate.





My gym teacher was Mr. Christian. And he taught me much more than physical education. He helped hide %26amp; protect my mother and I when we ran %26amp; hid from my step-father who was extremely abusive %26amp; quite threatening.





I've never forgotten these 2 teachers who went so far above %26amp; beyond without a single thought for themselves. They received no compensation for their efforts, but even so....that didn't seem to matter, because they not only taught me how to succeed, but how to live....and they somehow knew it before I'd ever left the shelter of their wings.





May they both rest in peace %26amp; know that they aren't forgotten %26amp; still loved beyond measure.
Reply:Hm, come to think of it, I do owe alot to my teachers. Too bad everyone doesn't appreciate education as much as we do.
Reply:I am a teacher