A visual collage from The Boston Globe's photo department. Some common characteristics emerged, a composite profile of sorts of the most influential teacher in the students' eyes. The essays are full of stories of teachers writing plays, personalizing lessons, and giving of themselves to help with students' insecurities, illnesses, and problems outside of school.
Inspiration seems to involve a lot of listening in order to apply just the right encouragement.
All I really wanted was to be heard. I really want to thank all the people who made a difference in my life, and I thought this would be a great way to do it. Even if they don't know I'm thanking them, I'd still like to let other people know. I feel it is very significant to be thankful for all the help that my teachers provided me. I appreciate the time you spent reading my essay if it is read at all.