No matter who you are or what your station is in life, you have had teachers. In nearly all cases, you have experienced those amazing and wonderful teachers; teachers who were acceptable, albeit not inspired; and teachers who were, um, easily classified as less-than-what-anyone-would-have-chosen teachers, given the choice.
As you are reading this article, I want you to think about – and maybe even list – some of the great teachers you know. They could be kindergarten teachers, third grade teachers, eighth grade English teachers, high school biology teachers, community college or university professors – or someone you know who teaches in the business sector. Get a few of these teachers in mind and then think about each of the following attributes and whether they would apply to those special teachers you have in mind: