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My favorite mentor was so generous, generous in how he treated me and everyone else when we weren't having a good day, generous with his time and effort towards each student.

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My favorite teacher name was Ms. Mackey. she was always accessible to me in and out of the classroom and treated me as her own

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My favorite teacher was very personable and cared about each student. She took the time to learn about each of our likes and what we did outside of school. Even though I had her 6 years ago, she still makes it a point to reach out. 

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My favorite teacher was very personable and cared about each student. She took the time to learn about each of our likes and what we did outside of school. Even though I had her 6 years ago, she still makes it a point to reach out. 

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One of my college professors was really engaging and enthusiastic about the course material - his depth of knowledge and passion for the class was very contagious. Moreover, he really cared about the students, worked to understand us personally, and regularly sought feedback from us on how to make the class better.

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He was always inviting and always shared interest with me. He never turned me away, and treat me in way that reassured me that I matter.

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My 6th grade teacher was gracious, wanted the best for her students, and was the first teacher who was completely honest with me and did not sugarcoat things. Her honesty worked best with me because she told me about myself, and this gave me the time to reflect on if that was the person I wanted to be or be seen as. She helped me realize my potential early which helped me take school more serious, be aware of the company I keep, and to not be a follower.

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My TESL professor in college was always understanding, and very invested in my life. She understood that her students were more than just students and was always willing to work with us and our hectic lives. She was kind, caring, and compassionate, and constantly took on the role of a student herself as a means of growing as a person.

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My favorite teacher was always kind and creative. They celebrated the differences in the students in my class and met them where they were at. We always felt like we could be honest with her and when we were having a tough time, let her know because she was willing to work with us through it.

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My favorite teacher was real and relatable. These skills may not be the easiest but they were very effective and encouraged me to cultivate a relationship with my teacher!

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Showed kindness to all students, particularly those that other teachers dismissed

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My college advisor was so impactful to me because he was open and friendly, while also being passionate about his work and holding his students to a high standard of learning. He loved to get to know us and joke around, but the true root of his relationships with students was the common interest in the subject. I think I can embody this by forming strong relationships with my students, while also keeping academic learning at the center of our time together.

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My favorite teacher was my second grade teacher. She was compassionate, welcoming, and fun. I felt like I learned a lot in her class but I also enjoyed myself. I wasn't afraid to ask questions or to get things wrong, because I knew she respected me. I hope to embody these traits by always creating a welcoming environment for my students and being approachable. I also aim to incorporate lots of fun and engaging activities and to bring joy to all of my lessons.

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My high school psych teacher made a big impact on me over the course of the three years I knew him in high school. he was extremely reliable and he was very understanding to topics like mental health which I haven't seen in many teachers.

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Mrs. Keller was one of my favorite teachers, because she was extremely genuine. She was my 11th grade English teacher and her passion for literature was palpable. She always got excited about the books we were reading and it made us excited about it too. I try to be as genuine as possible whenever I'm leading a space and in general.

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my favorite teacher ever ever was my art professor who created a cozy and nurturing environment. he was very approachable, kind, funny, patient, and understanding. I want to embody these traits by mirroring his attitude toward teaching and forming student relationships. He was always so eager to share with and hear back from his students about their work or their lives outside of academia.

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My favorite teacher was my AP Chemistry teacher in high school named Mr. Harrison. He would admit to his classes that he was not the smartest nor the most professional teacher in the world, but what he did promise every single day was to give his all to support his students in every possible way. He passed away from brain cancer while I was in college but his memory lives with me to this day.

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My favorite teacher was super kind and passionate about teaching. He was a professor who understood the struggles of a college student. Because he was passionate about the subject, psychology, the class had a lot of informative conversations that although it was slightly off track , led me to learn about my own passions and branch out to explore more.

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My art teacher Mrs. Staffford was the best. My freshman year, she genuinely greeted everyone to her class. She always made sure we ate breakfast in the morning, make sure our work is done on time so we wouldn’t have to do homework, and she always helped on your work whenever you need it. She was close as well, she always checks in on us mentally and emotionally. She always cared and was always there for you besides work. She builded a very close friendship with everyone in her class. I’ll never forget her.

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I met my favorite educator as a bumbling 9th-grade excuse for a human, and she was the first adult to care about me enough to tell me when I was wrong and put an end to my obnoxious "I'm better than everyone attitude". Through her showing me love, kindness, and understanding I was able to grow into the person I am today. She went on to be one of my teachers for all my years in high school, my mentor, and now a friend. I hope to embody that kind of love for my students, and be an adult figure that is rooting for them.

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My favorite teacher was my 5th grade teacher because she worked with me really well and changed the person I was into who I am today

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My favorite teacher was my 8th grade math teacher. He was the first adult to tell me he saw potential in me. He was most students favorite teacher in the school since he was always so friendly and welcoming towards everyone. I found myself going to him a lot for advice throughout high school and I would always leave his classroom feeling a little better about my future. I hope I can give these students the same feeling of confidence and reassurance that this teacher gave me. The message I would like to send kids home with is that if they have the drive and determination they can achieve just about anything.

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my favorite teacher was in elementary school- she would always go the extra mile to have relationships with each of us, making handshakes and noticing when something was wrong- made me love coming to school

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I've lucked out I suppose since I can't recall any teachers I haven't enjoyed (yet, at least). However, one of my favorite teachers was my 10th grade English teacher. She was humorous, energetic, passionate, and relatable. Since she was also a drama teacher, she would have us act out scenes from most of the books we read for class, such as The Canterbury Tales (and allowed us to read some of the more risque ones:)). I distinctly remember two film assignments she had our class do for The Great Gatsby and The Crucible, which we were able partner with students from her other classes to create parodies of the books. I still have the CDs and cringe every time we get together a rewatch them. Although she left our school at the end of the year, she left us a letter telling us how our class reinvigorated her passion for teaching. I greatly appreciate how she helped me out of my comfort zone by completing these assignments.

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My favorite teacher was my 5th grade teacher. She was very personable, empathetic, and engaging. She always tried to make learning fun and worked hard to make an environment that was welcoming and safe. I hope to embody her traits by creating a safe space and by getting to know my students on a personal level.

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Think of your favorite teacher or mentor. What ways of being or personality traits stood out to you about them? How might you embody these traits in your own work with students? 

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Think of your favorite teacher or mentor. What ways of being or personality traits stood out to you about them? How might you embody these traits in your own work with students? 

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They were very passionate about the lessons they taught: clearly reading lots of books and material outside the class, encouraging students to engage in other material beyond the classroom, and valuing morals into all of the lessons. I would also mention sociability, amicability, friendliness, kindness, and enthusiasm. I think these other skills come along with a strong passion for teaching.

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My favorite teacher was freshman seminar professor in college. He was very open to the idea of letting students dictate the flow and course of the class. He was also a very witty and personable individual who constantly kept us smiling and laughing. Being in class was fun because it felt less like a typical class and more like us trying out weird stand-up comedy material on each other, but it was still an engaging learning environment at the same time.

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My favorite teacher was someone who both connected with my class and challenged us. He made an effort to get to know all of us on a personal level, asking us about the sports we played and giving us nicknames. Besides that, his enthusiasm for the subject became contagious and the whole class matched our teacher's focus towards the material, creating a stimulating and fun environment.

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My favorite teacher of all time was my 7th grade history teacher.  From the beginning he expressed his sense of humor well, which got us all laughing.  But he was also good at using this humor in lectures, leading to engaging examples that allowed us to think as we pleased.  In the end he inspired us to employ our own creativity and humor to the assignments we worked on, better than any other teacher I've had.

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My favorite teacher in High School was my AP gov/pol teacher who also was a coach of mine. He was enthusiastic about learning and always encouraged us to be independent learners while also guiding us when necessary. He also always looked out for us and took an active interest in our lives outside of school and was mutually open about what he did outside of school. I know that I want to be equally encouraging and engaging.

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My favorite mentor was very energetic, creative, and always inspiring me to be myself. For as long as I can remember they have always instilled me with courage and wisdom by consistently telling me that I could achieve any dreams that I have in life. There way of solving problems and being to persevere through obstacles has stood out to me.

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My favorite mentor always carried himself with so much grace and seemed unflappable because when he was upset or confused or nervous he was very transparent about it. It made us feel comfortable in sharing our own feelings. I think this combination of transparency and empathy is super important to try to emulate as a teacher so that students feel that their emotional needs are met in order to focus on learning.

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My favorite teacher was my advisor in college. She was very approachable in general, and she was supportive to me and my interests all throughout college

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My favorite teacher was my band director I had for all of high school. He worked really hard to create an environment in the band hall that was safe and open for all of the band kids and that let us have our own space to be separate from the rest of the school. He also had regular check-ins with all of the students to make sure that everyone was doing okay. I hope to embody that idea with my own students.

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My favorite teacher made a subject that I previously hated (math/algebra) something fun and engaging. She would play songs and come up with her own lyrics to them that relate to the lesson she was teaching. I went from being someone who was terrible at math and wanted nothing to do with it to someone who is pretty decent at it and kind of enjoys it. I hope to embody her engaging and motivating spirit when working with my own students.

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My favorite teacher was always a little sarcastic, but never in a harsh way. Just enough to make them feel human and honest

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Embraced qualities such as compassion, listening in order to understand, respect, and learning through failures. In her classroom I always felt excited to enter because I felt like I had a place where I belonged, where I was cared for, and where I could be encouraged to learn and make mistakes in the process. - Tayza Hill

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My favorite teacher gave us personal responsibility in our learning. We got to raise silkworms! It was an awesome experience.

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My favorite teacher was my high school AP US History teacher. What I liked most about the way he taught was that you could tell how passionate he was about the material he was teaching us. He also took the time to talk about current events or important topics we should know about outside of the classroom. He was engaging and I looked forward to his lessons. I want to embody these traits when I work with my students by showing them that I am passionate about what they are learning, and by making my interventions engaging. I might do this by relating their work to real life examples.

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My favorite mentor has been mentoring me for the past 5 years, he has guided me through many difficult career decisions that I have faced and he has been with me every step of the way. He embodies so many great characteristics, such as compassion, empathy, kindness, and he always provides me with the critical feedback.

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My favorite teacher was always there when I need help with math.

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My favorite teacher was my science teacher she made science so much fun with candy and she made the best corn muffins

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My favorite teacher was very understanding. She helped me when I fell behind. I can use this by trying to understand my students instead of getting upset when they fall behind.

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My favorite teacher was very understanding. She helped me when I fell behind. I can use this by trying to understand my students instead of getting upset when they fall behind.

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My most recent favorite teacher is a sociology professor I had who deeply cared about educational justice. She made her class objectives clear: she wanted students to think about how the world is structured and make our own choices using research. She encouraged us to think of the world in a nuanced way and ask questions even though we may not find the answer right away. I want to inspire students to think past the grades their getting and really understand the world around them. I may bring examples to help ground their learning.

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My favorite teacher was a professor I had during my master's program. Not only did she take her job seriously as a professor, but she also made sure that students felt supported and were enthusiastic about the content that they were learning. For example, I did not have the best research experience in my undergrad but my graduate professor was able to work with me to build those basic skills I never developed in college while also showing me how interesting research can actually be. We worked together one-on-one and she challenged me and encouraged me to go out of my comfort zone while also supporting me and removing this anxiety that I developed in college.

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My favorite teacher was very good at making you feel heard and seen. She was extremely attentive and looked to provide equity for us in the classroom. If she saw someone struggling she looked to assist them not through change but finding resources that would allow us to thrive. And her heart towards us and education was so pure, she was mindful and considerate and continued to push us to be the best version of ourselves we could be.

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My favorite mentor is the Dean of Students from my Alma mater, he was just so enthusiastic about working with students and seeing them prosper and pushed us to be who we are and do what we love. He really helped shape me into the person I am today and I still talk to him to this day and view him not only as a great mentor, but a good friend.

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My favorite teacher was nice and supportive. She moved me every time to get me out of trouble.

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My favorite teacher was my pre-calc and calc teacher. I appreciated that she spent so much extra time with me because it made me feel like she believed I could succeed and that spending that much extra time with me wasn't a waste of time.

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My favorite teacher was my pre-calc and calc teacher. I appreciated that she spent so much extra time with me because it made me feel like she believed I could succeed and that spending that much extra time with me wasn't a waste of time.

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My favorite mentor was my MA teacher from high school. He was friendly and patient, and he allowed us to have autonomy and responsibility instead of treating us like kids. Being treated with respect and accountability in the classroom helped me develop confidence, which was something I desperately needed as a teenager.

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My favorite teacher was in my college year who challenged me to grow and prosper as a person. They were able to understand my capabilities and encouraged me to work harder. Those challenges were able to make it to where we are today. 

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My favorite teacher was in my college year who challenged me to grow and prosper as a person. They were able to understand my capabilities and encouraged me to work harder. Those challenges were able to make it to where we are today. 

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My favorite teacher was someone who challenged me in so many ways that have helped me grow. I was encouraged to embrace my "sensitivity" and use my empathetic side to work with others. I was challenged to break out from what others perceived of me and work on making my own goals. This teacher showed me support, empathy, kindness, and many other wonderful things.

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My favorite teacher was super nice and often said I was their favorite student. They knew things about my personal life and would also talk to me when I was going through a tough times. We also had nick names for each other, we would rarely address each other normally. Often times they seemed more of a friend than a teacher.

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All of my favorite teachers share a trait that I think is important when working with children: respectful. The teachers that end up being my favorite always are a stickler for giving respect and also being respected. Teachers that give structure and also teaches how to treat people, as well as acting with standards/morals.

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My favorite teacher was one of my professors in college who I took several classes with. It was so clear how much he cared about every student and would take time out of his day to get to know everyone. He would ask for student feedback all the time in order to improve his lesson plans-- this was something I really valued in the pandemic with virtual learning. I want to embody this sense of understanding and care for students this year.

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My favorite teacher was always very understanding of children and their capabilities and needs. She knew when students needed a break and when they needed to be encouraged to stay on track or work harder, and understood that children are all different and have different ways of thinking and learning.

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My lab PI was an amazing mentor to me. She always gave me a space where I could talk about my mental health, insecurities, professional goals, etc. and kept me accountable. She always encouraged me and pushed me to fight through the adversity that I faced.

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My favorite teacher was very kind and empathetic toward all students. She was the kind of teacher that everyone in the whole school loved and would always say hi to. She made class fun by having a big prize box and she would reward us with fun activities like going outside to read.

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What made my favorite teacher different from any that I had before was due to his genuine care for his students, in particular ones that he could tell were not living up to their full potential--like myself. At one point he sat me down and explained his point of view, saying that the only person who can truly motivate me to care about schoowork is myself. He also made it clear that, if I showed that I cared about turning over a new leaf, he would do everything in his power to put me in a position to succeed. It felt really good to have someone in my corner who was willing to see through my shortcomings while also making it clear that, in the end, it was my responsibility more than anyone else's to care about my own future.

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My favorite teacher taught a current events class I was in senior year of high school. She was not only always enthusiastic about class, but also transparent with students and allowed us to suggest topics to discuss and even design our own lessons. I hope to embody these traits in my work with students by constantly being engaged and excited when helping students and also be accepting feedback from students.

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My favorite teacher was empathetic and also pushed me to be more confident and she would tell me how confident she was in me. She was also very engaging.

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My favorite teacher was my 9th grade English teacher. She was clearly very passionate about literature, and she tried very different methodologies and mediums of instruction to best suit her students' needs. I didn't fully appreciate it until I decided to go into education, and I realized the enormous time, effort, and commitment that went into the decisions she made for our English class. She was always very patient whenever she needed to scaffold, did her best to engage students, and was a big inspiration to me.

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My favorite teacher was my 12th grade English teacher. She was one of the most intelligent people I’ve met, and was very real with her students. She was clear with expectations and was overall a no nonsense type of teacher. However, she believed in us and pushed us to our fullest potential. She was the type of person you could ask anything to, and you could expect flat out honesty and directness every time. I think I can embody this through my students by always being truthful and true to myself. I would like to push the students I work with to achieve things they perhaps didn’t imagine they could achieve.

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My favorite mentor was straightforward, and interested in my future. She wasn't afraid to point out areas that I needed to work on, but also gave me positive encouragement. She was self-assured and knowledgeable.

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My favorite teacher was my theatre teacher in high school. She made all her students feel very seen, and took the time to get to know each of us. Her classroom (the theatre) felt like home away from home and I always felt comfortable in the space. She asked a lot of us in class and in plays, but never in a way that made it feel too demanding or not achievable.

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My favorite teacher would have to be my high school pre-calculus teacher, Ms. Tingson. She was always so sweet, so patient, and so encouraging-- even with the kids who did not want to take the class seriously. She treated us as equals, and gave us all equal attention and opportunities. That is something that I would like to embody with my own students.

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My favorite teacher highlighted my strenghs to me and challenged my possibilities. She used verbal positive enforcement and would actively engage me as a real participator in the information.

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My favorite mentor always used words of affirmation to hype me up. She also made me feel like I could completely trust her to advocate for me and had my back so it never felt like I was fending for myself. Whenever there was a learning opportunity, she would include me in it and treated me like an equal before I was even halfway to where she's at

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My favorite teacher was my high school US history teacher because he made a genuine effort to get to know all of his students so he knew how to engage everyone in a way that interested them. 

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My favorite teacher was my high school US history teacher because he made a genuine effort to get to know all of his students so he knew how to engage everyone in a way that interested them. 

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My favorite teacher was in college. She believed in me to follow my passions and encouraged me to explore my interests rather than stifle them. Probably one of the most empathetic people I have met

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my art history professor changed my life. he is a passionate man who is hilarious as well he really cared about his students and believed in me and pushed me to be the best. i

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My favorite teacher was my math teacher Mr. Calder. Not only was he my math teacher for two years, but I spent the rest of high school being his student aide with the other math teachers. I really valued his opinion and he was an open ear and mind for my thoughts and complaints about school and life. He would always remember and ask about tests or assignments, and although he was tough I always knew he cared about me. He is who I dedicated my red jacket to because I want to exemplify those same values of being a reliable listener and showing care for my students through words of affirmation. Although he was my favorite teacher, he is now my friend and I still look up to him in this work.

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My favorite teacher was my high school math teacher. She had such high expectations for every student in the class it didn't matter who you were or what your track record was. She also cared so much about math and that passion was passed down to the students.

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My government teacher in high school is my favorite teacher. She was exceptionally tough and was one of those teachers that expects excellence from you. In that she made it almost impossible for students to fail. I hate government and history, but she made it super intriguing for everyone.

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My favorite teachers and mentors are compassionate, empathetic and flexible with their students. These teachers see their students as human beings first and foremost, rather than learning and working machines. I hope to bring this attitude into the classroom everyday.

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My favorite mentor was genuine in his advice to me, I could see him also modeling the things he encouraged me to do in his own life so I knew he was not just stating meaningless words.

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I appreciated that they understood the human component. There was an understanding that sometimes I would bring things from outside of the learning space into it, and it would impact my mindset. If I wasn't in a mental space to engage, we could talk through some of those outside factors.

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My favorite teacher was my 11th grade AP Euro teacher Mr.Woodcock. He was very funny, aggressively British, and always made you feel like you were part of the big wide world of history

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One of my favorite teacher was my photography teacher in high school. She always let me express myself and she was very supportive. She was also caring and very passionate about her job. I learned so much from her when it came to my hobbies.

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My favorite teacher was my 11th grade physics teacher Mr. Dominic. He was very empathetic, funny, and cared about student success. He always made fun nicknames for students and made dad jokes with were funny. He also did not tolerate disrespect. I want to bring the same fun energy that Mr. Dominic did to class. I can help bring out the joy in learning for students.

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My favorite teacher was my 11th grade English teacher, Ms. Louie. She was very easy to get along with, laid back, and I could tell she really cared about her students. She had a mom vibe about her and was very nurturing but at the same time, she made it clear that she didn't tolerate disrespect. The students really loved her because she treated us like humans that she actually enjoyed being around instead of like kids she had to teach. I want to be approachable and nurturing in the same way with my students that I work with.