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4th grade teacher - took us to her farm for a field trip. She taught love - I think we all thought we were her favorite.
Elementary principal - took the 6th graders cave exploring each year during 6th grade camp! He was like a scoutmaster to every student that attended our school. Great fireside storyteller, too!
High School history teacher. She made history interesting with her extensive stories.
College history teacher - I rushed into college right out of high school - summer session. First day of class: Professor - "How many of you are freshmen, this is your very first college class fresh out of high school?" <few hands are raised>
Professor (evil laugh) - "Good luck. If you can pass this class, you'll make it." (or something very close to that) Hardest class I took in college, but it gave me confidence for the years ahead! I'm not sure he was the best professor, but definitely one I remember!
Best of the BEST! My college advisor, Dr. Rider. He did everything an advisor should - calmed fears, gave sound advice, encouraged, had high expectations, and went to bat for students/programs. I stayed in touch with him until his death a couple years ago. He left a legacy of exactly what a teacher, advisor, mentor, friend should be, and his family certainly would say the same about him as a son, husband, father, etc.