WHO IS THAT GREAT TEACHER WHO INSPIRED YOU??

Who do you want to be like when you become an educator?

Where would you be without that one GREAT teacher that inspired you?

Maybe you had more than one!  I hope you did. 

If that teacher does not know that you really appreciated them in your life why not look them up on Google or Linkedin and let them know. 

I dedicate this video to the GREAT TEACHERS I had who inspired me and motivated me throughout my academic journey.  

Some were in high school, others were in University. Some were even educational colleagues. 

THANK YOU TO:

Barb Sproule Singleton: Grade 13 English, Lord Elgin High School, Halton District School Board - You inspired me to go to university when I was lacking confidence to apply.  If it were not for you I may not have taken that step.  You made learning English fun, engaging and relevant. You took the class to live theater and ballet. You developed positive relationships and inspired your students to chase their dreams.  You were one of the most impactful teachers in my life. I can not thank you enough. 

Bryce Legget: Grade 13 Physical Education, Lord Elgin High School, Halton District School Board - Bryce taught me courses in anatomy and physiology as part of my Exercise Physiology Course.  You inspired me to go on into Physical Education at McMaster in 1974. I eventually became a physical education teacher in Halton as a result.  You were classy, confident and professional.  You were an outstanding builder of relationships and an inspiring leader. I ran a golf tournament for all of the Halton High Schools while taking that course which taught me a lot about leadership and the impact I could have on students and the school system. a "lightbulb" moment in my life! You became an outstanding leadership role model. Thank you so much for making me believe in my potential. 

John McLennan: Physical Education Teacher at Nelson High School and senior basketball coach, Halton District School Board - John was my Physical Education and Health teacher for several years. He recruited me to play basketball after he watched me play pick up ball after school.  John became my role model in life. He had the leadership qualities I admired. John was athletic, confident, and had high expectations of his athletes. I eventually coached basketball in Halton and in the city of Burlington because of his influence. He was the coach and educator I looked up to and wanted to emulate. Thanks for being my motivator in life.

Frank Grebenc, Al Slater and Larry Zavitz: History Teachers at Nelson High School, Halton District School Board: You all made learning fun.  You were engaging educators.  I minored in anthropopogy at McMaster University because of Frank Grebenc. 

Harv Collison: Harv was my first Associate Teacher at Tuck School, Halton District School Board. He became a future teacher colleague and administrative colleague. Harv was a great Associate Teacher.  Very supportive and an awesome instructional role model. As an administrator he was the one who put my name forward for administration in 1998 and trained me for that role. I am forever grateful to this great educator. 

Bev Bowra: Principal of Sir Ernest MacMillan School, Halton District School Board - Bev was one of my most outstanding principals. He was my leadership role model. He knew how to develop positive relationships with all of the school and community stakeholders.  He was skilled at developing grade teams.  He was the most inspiring leader that looked after staff morale.  He made his school environment fun for students and staff.  He was a visionary leader.  He was the leader I emulated my leadership career after. Thanks for being the best and for years of support. 

Fred Moyes: Anatomy Instructor at McMaster University, Hamilton - Dr. Moyes would take coloured chalk and draw what looked like photographs on the chalkboard.  He made learning anatomy so interesting.  It was his course where I realized I may have some talent in this area. To my surprise, I placed third out of 425 students on one of his exams.  This was an academic turning point for me. I had never placed so high on any exam in my life.  Fred took me under his wing, and gave me the opportunity to teach anatomy labs at McMaster for Physical Education students and then supported me in becoming an anatomy instructor at Sheridan College. How Unbelievable. I could never have dreamed when I was young that I would ever do this! He inspired me to go on to apply for Medicine or Education.  I accepted my acceptance to teachers college in the anatomy lab at McMaster.  He influenced my whole career trajectory. Thank you sir, for all of the support and guidance you gave me during those university years.  

Cheryl Ende: ELL / ESL Course Director, Faculty of Education, Brock University, St. Catharines - Cheryl was an incredible educator.  She was academically inspiring, collaborative, and a team player who developed other leaders. Cheryl was the my university instructor role model.  She took me under her wing and put me in charge of teaching ELL / ESL Additional Qualifications for teachers. This lead to me taking new teacher candidates and established educators on one month international teaching blocks to China.  This became my passion and I am still working on these initiatives today. Cheryl was the consummate educator that I wanted to be like. Thank you for believing in me and for giving me these opportunities. 

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Posted to this blog and the INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS TAB

Nov. 2024

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