Why Did You Decide to Teach?

Art Teacher, Ms. Gilfedder. “I was so lucky to be Mr. Hunter’s student. His passion for teaching, love of learning, compassion for animals, appreciation of art, enthusiasm for music, and the need to just get up and be creative were so completely contagious. Much later when I graduated high school, I wrote Mr. Hunter a letter. It was our school’s tradition for each graduating senior to give a pin to their most influential teacher. I immediately thought of Mr. Hunter as the recipient of my pin. In my letter I explained my hopes of becoming a teacher and expressed my appreciation for his influence. I attached the pin and sent it off in the mail. I was elated when he wrote back. I still have the letter. My favorite line was, ‘Thank you for making my life!’ Every time I read it I think, ‘No, thank you for making my life, Mr. Hunter.’”

By VANESSA ENG

Have you ever wondered why your teachers chose to become educators in the first place? Click each photo to see what some of Jericho High School’s teachers had to say.

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  1. Vanessa, this is honestly such a wonderful piece. It is so interesting and all of the teachers have such amazing stories to tell. Also, the pictures are top class! Keep it up! 🙂

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