Barbara
My first teacher41 total reviews
Comment from Tom Horonzy
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful teacher by an appreciative student which likely played itself forward time and again. Teach was creative and caring. Time past should be missed. Pledge Of Allegiance = gone. God Bless America = not allowed but smut is, and books degrading the human spirit. Oh well, to hell in a basket we go.
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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A beautiful tribute to a wonderful teacher by an appreciative student which likely played itself forward time and again. Teach was creative and caring. Time past should be missed. Pledge Of Allegiance = gone. God Bless America = not allowed but smut is, and books degrading the human spirit. Oh well, to hell in a basket we go.
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you. Times have sure changed. Some for the worse, and some better. Hugs
Comment from Wendy G
What a wonderful story about a wonderful teacher and person. She sounds extraordinary. You wrote very well. I wish you great success in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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What a wonderful story about a wonderful teacher and person. She sounds extraordinary. You wrote very well. I wish you great success in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you. Barb was a great teacher and friend. We got no special favors because she was our cousin. Hugs
Comment from Jay Squires
You were so fortunate to have so brilliant a teacher as your cousin, Barbara. Primary education teachers are so very important to children's mental growth by instilling the love of learning.
I had several more teachers in my years of education, but none were as compassionate and kind as her. [",,, as compassionate and kind as SHE." In polite conversation, of course, everyone says "her", but if you put that sentence to the test by adding in the missing word "was" you'll see it can only be grammatically correct with "she".]
Great job!
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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You were so fortunate to have so brilliant a teacher as your cousin, Barbara. Primary education teachers are so very important to children's mental growth by instilling the love of learning.
I had several more teachers in my years of education, but none were as compassionate and kind as her. [",,, as compassionate and kind as SHE." In polite conversation, of course, everyone says "her", but if you put that sentence to the test by adding in the missing word "was" you'll see it can only be grammatically correct with "she".]
Great job!
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you. Yep, sometimes little things slip by one while writing. I appreciate the grammer reminder. Barb was one of the great teachers. Hugs
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
An awesome story entry
for the A Memorable Teacher writing prompt contest. Great imagery. It flows well with beautifully descriptive words that paint a clear vision. Barbara sounds like a great teacher.
I still remember my teacher and im a teacher too. It's one of the best jobs in the world.
The essay form is well executed.
Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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An awesome story entry
for the A Memorable Teacher writing prompt contest. Great imagery. It flows well with beautifully descriptive words that paint a clear vision. Barbara sounds like a great teacher.
I still remember my teacher and im a teacher too. It's one of the best jobs in the world.
The essay form is well executed.
Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you. So, you are a teacher too? I find that interesting and hope you won't hesitate to correct my errors at times. Hugs.
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I taught business classes to adults with employment barriers. I also teach Japanese poetic forms...especially haiku.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely write about Barbara, your memorable teacher. As I read I could feel your enjoyment and the fact no kid wanted to go to the basement for a 'chat'
I agree, we need to have a few chats with some of the kids nowadays, our teachers have no right of discipline and the kids know it. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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This is a lovely write about Barbara, your memorable teacher. As I read I could feel your enjoyment and the fact no kid wanted to go to the basement for a 'chat'
I agree, we need to have a few chats with some of the kids nowadays, our teachers have no right of discipline and the kids know it. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Thank you. I agree, parents and teachers don't dare touch a child now or they may be charged with abuse. I never felt abused, I learned respect for authority. Hugs
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is a well-told story and I can feel your love for your favorite teacher Barbara. I can relate to your older brother walking you to school and my brother Tim didn't like me tagging along either. He was five years older than me so when I was going to first grade at a new school he resented taking me to school as well. We didn't have a basement for a chat like you did in the olden days but somehow I got to school every day anyway. I had some favorite teachers too as I grew up and remember them well.
Thanks for reminding me of how it was when I was younger and in school.
Jesse
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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This is a well-told story and I can feel your love for your favorite teacher Barbara. I can relate to your older brother walking you to school and my brother Tim didn't like me tagging along either. He was five years older than me so when I was going to first grade at a new school he resented taking me to school as well. We didn't have a basement for a chat like you did in the olden days but somehow I got to school every day anyway. I had some favorite teachers too as I grew up and remember them well.
Thanks for reminding me of how it was when I was younger and in school.
Jesse
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Thank you. I think some of the old ways were so much better. Teachers have such large classes now that they don't give much individual time. Ken was five years older than me too. Hugs.
Comment from mermaids
Your story takes the reader to another place and time. Barbara instilled a love of learning in you and it is amazing that her own children were in school where she taught. The one room school sounds like something we need to return to. Excellent story with a smooth flow of writing that holds the reader's interest.
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Your story takes the reader to another place and time. Barbara instilled a love of learning in you and it is amazing that her own children were in school where she taught. The one room school sounds like something we need to return to. Excellent story with a smooth flow of writing that holds the reader's interest.
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Thank you. It was a different world in the fifties. I think it was much better in some ways. However, if I would have had my heart attack in the fifties instead of 2000, I probably would have died. So progress is good in a lot of things. Hugs
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Those basement chats no doubt were lessons well learned and remembered.
Too bad they do not make teachers like "Barbara" anymore.
They sure are needed.
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Those basement chats no doubt were lessons well learned and remembered.
Too bad they do not make teachers like "Barbara" anymore.
They sure are needed.
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Thank you. I never had another teacher even come close the the teaching skills that Barb had. I wish I could have had her all through school. Hugs.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was lovely, and it made me think of my favourite teacher. She taught needlework. I thought she was wonderful.
Your Barbara sounds like an angel the way she taught all levels and gave each individual attention. And I agree with you, it wouldn't do any harm today for children to be given some sort of discipline. They know a teacher isn't allowed to smack any more, so they play up more. I don't envy todays teachers. Well done, I enjoyed reading about yours. :)) Good luck in the contest. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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That was lovely, and it made me think of my favourite teacher. She taught needlework. I thought she was wonderful.
Your Barbara sounds like an angel the way she taught all levels and gave each individual attention. And I agree with you, it wouldn't do any harm today for children to be given some sort of discipline. They know a teacher isn't allowed to smack any more, so they play up more. I don't envy todays teachers. Well done, I enjoyed reading about yours. :)) Good luck in the contest. Sandra xx
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Thank you. I agree, kids today could do with a bit of discipline. We got our hind ends spanked and it didn't do us any harm. It taught us some respect. Hugs.
Comment from tfawcus
A fine tribute to someone who was most assuredly a teacher in a million. Compassion, kindness and commonsense are wonderful attributes for anyone in the teaching profession.
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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A fine tribute to someone who was most assuredly a teacher in a million. Compassion, kindness and commonsense are wonderful attributes for anyone in the teaching profession.
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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Thank you. I never met another teacher like Barbara. She was indeed one in a million. Hugs