Friday Fun…Who Are the Ones You Remember?

I do remember a few teachers, because they were unique. For example, there was an English teacher in high school who would come dressed up as the character we were studying or he'd bring in some sort of props. And the husband/wife in middle school who both taught different subjects to the same kids (plus she had really long red hair-who could forget that?).

Good morning Kathy. One teacher had the greatest influence on my life, Joe Taskonis, a history teacher, debate coach and wrestling coach. He was one of a kind! Enjoy your day.

Hello Kathy - as I attempt to keep my memory sharp (or less dull) I have long practiced recalling people and places (plus all sorts of stuff) from my past.  There are still vivid clues from elementary school and even junior high.  It becomes fuzzier starting in tenth grade and much less clear beyond that as all sorts of things battled for attention.  That exercise continues. . .   

My Mom is the teacher that I have always admired most.  She was an outstanding teacher that always wanted the best for her students!

Good morning Kathy.

Great information. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your upcoming

weekend, and sell a house. Bill Salvatore

I was fortunate to have teachers that inspired me to have a love for learning new things. 

My English teacher in  high school left a strong impression with me.

And, I should thank my typing teacher for the typing skills before going to college. Those were the days before computers.

A second grade teacher showed more kindness to a poor, little girl who didn't realize that her hair was ratty, brushing and putting it into two little pony tails every morning with two pieces of green yarn. As long as I brought the pieces back and showed up early, she did this small gesture and it is a lasting memory of someone who truly cared.

Thanks for the question, Kathy!

Good morning, Kathy... I remember a number of my teachers. There was Miss Meyers in 1st and 2nd grade... beloved by all the kids. Sadly, she died in her 20's from Leukemia (not much they could do for it in the 1950's). There was Mrs. Hagelin in 4th grade (I skipped 3rd grade) who taught me grammar, spelling, and multiplication tables. There was Professor Yuri Olkhovsky at George Washington University, who was a professor of Russian studies and culture, and mentor and who was responsible for my job at the US Information Agency and the NSA.

Hello Kathy,  I know of my first grade teacher I hate to remember, she said I will never be as good as my brother.  That is what I remember all the time, well I out starter her in the long run.  Now my 6 grade teacher was the best.  on a nice day, he would take us out of the class room and we go and sit on the class for some reading time.  

Hello Kathy and happy Friday!! Thank you for sharing this, have a wonderful weekend. 

Kathy, I loved my math teacher, and she even had me babysit for her!    The least favorite was the History teacher, he was just plain mean.

I too remember several teaches, Mr. Harbinson from my religious school, Ms. Fischer my high school English teacher, Mrs. Betts PE teacher in Jr. High. Sometimes we may forget their names, but what they shared with us, stayed with us.

I remember many great teachers.  Grade school Sister Ann Lorete, she taught me how important it was to do things with excellence. In high school I had several that I recall one was my economics teacher that made it clear the girls needed to learn and understand economics and that's what he did, the other was my coach and mentor for basket ball, volley ball and tennis and the other was  a really cool Nun that seemed like she was 80 at the time but she taught me to sew like a pro.  I kicked and screamed even taking that class but my Dad said - if you take that you don't have to take home ec.  That turned out to be a really good choice.  Such a neat lady.

Kathy age does provide a different perspective on life and how we perceive things.

Kathy Streib  please do not get me wrong, but there are many Teachers I have been disappointed in since the late 1960's and the ones I saw in the late 1970's early 1980's ..... will leave it at that... then to see my neighbors makes me sad about the poor education our kids are getting.... Endre

p.s.: I did like Andy Rooney and his comment, Endre

Kathy, I remember so many teachers. I have a late birthday and was by far the youngest kid in my class growing up. I remember my first grade teacher Mrs. Chatwell. I struggled a bit with reading. She took an interest in me and when school ended she came to my house with a large paper sack of books so I could practice reading over the summer. I remember reading all summer long and loved it. I don't recall struggling with reading ever again and became an avid reader.

There are so many teachers I could mention. People underestimate the influence and importance a teacher has on their children. I'm genuinely concerned with where our education system is going. Great teachers are leaving the profession left and right. We need to pay teachers better, give them the resources they need, get back to teaching good curriculum, and structure the classes so teachers can spend more time on teaching and less on behavior issues. Part of the solution lies within our school board and government and part lies with parents.  

It was a teacher that recued me from homelessness when I was 17 years old. I have 2 teachers in my family and my charitable causes are dedicated to local teachers through Donor's Choose and of course others that support Veterans. Great post Kathy Streib it warmed my heart because teachers are near & dear to me.

Hi Kathy Streib,

I still use the skills today that I learned in 5th grade in English class. Of course, this was the Houston area.  I even remember diagramming sentences.  I never realized how much I would depend on the writing skills we use on a daily basis.