Being a teacher, Marksun handed this one off at the "Last Mondays" will keep it moving!
As for my favorite teachers:
First Grade: Charlotte Goodhue-she always greated everyone with a smile and was generally interested when asking, "How have you been?" I know that she remembers her students-all of them, and she taught for over 20 years. I guess she made me feel good becuase I mattered to her.
High School: Willy MacMullen (English) When I was bucking against the system because my confidence had been challenged he told me, "Well, I know that you CAN do the work and if you WANT to I'll be here to help!" I think this was one of the first times that I really listened when someone from outside of my family told me this.