Baby Teacher Say Thanks...

Hello,

I would not be Baby Teacher had I not been influenced by many teachers who possess the gift of teaching and inspiring students. I just received news that one of the greatest teachers I have ever met would be retiring after this school year. While I was happy for her, as she deserves to enjoy some time to herself after 40+ years devoting all of her time to students, I could not help feel a heap of sadness. She was the kind of teacher whom I aspired to be like. She is a master at each tiny aspect of teaching. I feel a sense of pity that other students will no longer have the joy of having such an incredible educator.

There have been many teachers in my lifetime who have left an imprint on me. I see it each day that I teach. I find myself doing things that my influential educators did while I was in their class. I would like to give a shout out to...

Mrs. Hunt (Hands down greatest teacher I was blessed to have. She is my hero and greatest person I know. She inspired me to teach.)
Mr. Fruth (He was taught me more about English than anyone I ever had.)
Madame Koselke (She is a rock star in the teaching field. Absolutely irreplaceable.)
Kristin Poage (My college education professor who inspired me every day. She epitomizes everything a teacher should be.)
Teresa White (My college journalism education professor who taught me more than I think I even realize. I miss her dearly. I was prepared to take over the yearbook because of her.)
Madame Roule (The sweetest lady alive!)
Mrs. Meyer (My loving, encouraging 2nd grade teacher. She has a big spot in my heart.)
Mrs. Brugos (I have loved her since I was six. I will probably continue doing so until I am 95.)
Mrs. Sass (The first person who really made me love English.)
Mrs. Farrell (My AMAZING 8th grade teacher who shared a love of Donny and Marie with me!)
Mr. Lindeman (I was never a big science fan, but he made genetics fun and interesting.)
Mr. Zeisig (Every day was an adventure in 7th grade social studies.)
Mrs. DeWolf (I learned more her 8th grade social studies class than all others combined.)
Mrs. Chezem (She was my elementary school gym teacher, and I used to follow her around like a puppy because I thought she was so wonderful.)
Mr. and Mrs. Sherrick (They both had me engaged in their classes from the first bell to the last.)

Teachers are special individuals who do more than you'll ever know. Take the time to say thanks to one or all of them. I wouldn't be the person I am today without them!

Go do good things,

BT