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I AMA TEACHER
John W. Schlatter
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I was born thefirst moment
that a questionleaped from the
mouth of a child.
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I have beenmany peoplein many
places.
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I am Socrates
exciting the youth
of Athens todiscover new ideas
through the use ofquestions.
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I am Anne Sullivantapping out the
secrets of theuniverse into the
outstretched hand
of Helen Keller
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I am Aesop and
Hans Christian
Andersen revealingtruth through
countless
stories
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I am Marva Collinsfighting for every
child's right
to aneducation.
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The names of
those who have
practiced myprofession ring
like a hall of famefor humanity...
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Booker T.
Washington, Buddha,
Confucius, RalphWaldo Emerson, Leo
Buscaglia, Moses andJesus.
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I am also those whose
names and faces havelong been forgotten but
whose lessons andcharacter will always be
remembered in theaccomplishments of
their students
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I have wept for joy at the
weddings of formerstudents, laughed with glee
at the birth of their childrenand stood with head bowed
in grief and confusion bygraves dug too soon forbodies far too young.
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Throughout the course of a
day I have been called uponto be an actor, friend, nurseand doctor, coach, finder of
lost articles, money lender,taxi driver, psychologist,
substitute parent, salesman,politician and a keeper of thefaith.
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Despite the maps, charts,formulas, verbs, stories and
books, I have really hadnothing to teach, for mystudents really have onlythemselves to learn and I
know it takes the whole worldto tell you who you are.
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My greatest gifts
are in what I amwilling to
appreciatively
receive from mystudents.
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Material wealth is not oneof my goals, but I am a full-time treasure seeker in myquest for new opportunities
for my students to use theirtalents and in my constant
search for those talents thatsometimes lie buriedin self-defeat.
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I am the most
fortunateof all who
labor.
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A doctor is allowedto usher life into the
world in one
magicmoment.
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I am allowed to
see that life is
reborn each daywith new
questions, ideas
and friendships
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An architectknows that if he
builds with care,his structure may
stand forcenturies.
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A teacher knows
that if he buildswith love andtruth, what he
builds will lastforever.
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I am a warrior, daily doing battleagainst peer pressure, negativity,
fear, conformity, prejudice,ignorance and apathy: But I have
great allies: Intelligence,Curiosity, Parental Support,Individuality, Creativity, Faith,
Love and Laughter all rush to mybanner with indomitable
support.
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And who do I have to thank
for this wonderful life I am sofortunate to experience, but
you the public, the parents.For you have done me thegreat honor to entrust to me
your greatest contribution toeternity, your children.
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And so I have a past that
is rich in memories. I havea present that is
challenging, adventurousand fun because I am
allowed to spend my dayswith the future.
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I am a teacher...
and I thank Godfor it every day.