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Touching hearts, changing lives

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Sep 20, 2016
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Ask any teacher about their decision to dedicate their life to education, and they would probably recall a defining moment they experienced in their own learning or a teacher of their own who inspired them in a life-changing way.SJII-Assembly_600x400

High school principal of SJIIM Stuart Glascott believes that his purpose as a teacher is setting students up to be lifelong learners, discover themselves and contribute to society – touching their hearts in even the smallest ways.

“Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation, but sometimes it is hours and hours of working with somebody to make them feel that they can do something they felt they couldn’t. I want to make a difference with students beyond school and create positive experiences that they will remember,” he says.

Although personalized methods do not necessarily translate to individual attention, many teachers are naturally inclined to go the extra mile in guiding students, especially those who are visibly struggling.

The pressures of growing up can be hard for children and adolescents to cope with alone, and no one knows this better than teachers who spend their days with a class full of different behaviors, opinions and moods.

“As a teacher, I try to help my students in all areas of life, whether it concerns their family, friends or ambition. I need them to understand I am here to help them so that they can concentrate on being a better student and fulfil their dreams,” says Catherine D’cruz, an English tutor with 20 years’ experience teaching students from public, private and international schools.

In doing so, a teacher becomes more than an educator – they become a friend, cheerleader and more importantly, a trusted leader.

If learning is the pursuit of truth and knowledge, future generations are privileged to have these guardians to ease the journey.