Professor in college who ran my honors program. Awesome guy, approachable and laid back. He didn't teach to a textbook; everything was immersive. Instead of reading about Tesla, we visited the factory, for instance.
AP English teacher in HS. Kind lady that took no prisoners. Made for a funny combination. She was sharp as a whip and would call you out if your writing wasn't up to snuff. I learned more in this class than any other.
9th grade Honors English teacher in HS. The first class where I felt challenged in school. The teacher had been teaching the same class at the school for 40+ years. He was a moderate celebrity in our town by the time he retired. Didn't bother to learn a single student's name that year - nor was it needed for him to teach well.
3rd grade teacher. She would let me read Harry Potter all day. Very cool at age ~8.
There are a few others but these are the standouts that come to mind.
Professor in college who ran my honors program. Awesome guy, approachable and laid back. He didn't teach to a textbook; everything was immersive. Instead of reading about Tesla, we visited the factory, for instance.
AP English teacher in HS. Kind lady that took no prisoners. Made for a funny combination. She was sharp as a whip and would call you out if your writing wasn't up to snuff. I learned more in this class than any other.
9th grade Honors English teacher in HS. The first class where I felt challenged in school. The teacher had been teaching the same class at the school for 40+ years. He was a moderate celebrity in our town by the time he retired. Didn't bother to learn a single student's name that year - nor was it needed for him to teach well.
3rd grade teacher. She would let me read Harry Potter all day. Very cool at age ~8.
There are a few others but these are the standouts that come to mind.
What about you?