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David Potter, Monroe Elementary School

David Potter, Monroe Elementary School

by TeacherLove on Wednesday Aug. 24th in Janesville, Monroe Elementary School, Wisconsin

When I think of teachers who made a difference in my life, I easily think of Mr. Potter. He helped me come out of my shell and built my self confidence more than any other teacher in elementary school. He made school fun. I specifically remember him starting a new unit in reading by playing, ”Here comes the sun” by the Beatles. So whenever I hear that song, I think of his class. Unfortunately, I believe he stopped teaching and I never knew if he ever got back into it. If not, it’s a loss to many students who could have benefitted from his optimism and energy.

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James Holt, Joseph A. Craig Sr. High School

James Holt, Joseph A. Craig Sr. High School

by TeacherLove on Friday Aug. 12th in Janesville, Joseph A. Craig Sr. High School, Wisconsin

I blew off High School. Nothing more than a place to socialize, as far as I was concerned. But I was smart, and Mr. Holt knew it. He would tell me to get off my ass and make something of myself. I didn’t listen, and after high school, I went from meanial job to job. When I was 30, I’d had enough. I went to Blackhawk Tech to get a degree as a medical assistant. There were many times I wanted to quit. What was I thinking? Can’t do it. Then I would think about how Mr. Holt believed in me, and that got me through. I graduated with a 3.79 GPA, and for the first time in my life, was proud of myself. I wrote him to tell him how he had helped me without even knowing it. He wrote back, thanking me for the letter, and told me it actually brought a tear to his eye. Thank you, Mr. Holt!

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Sally Cullen, Marshall Junior High

Sally Cullen, Marshall Junior High

by TeacherLove on Tuesday Aug. 9th in Janesville, Marshall Junior High, Wisconsin

Shallow as it sounds, I first wanted to be a French teacher like Sally because she was cute and perky and had a great wardrobe. Now I’ve been teaching French for over 25 years and I can see how remarkable her gift for teaching is. She is creative and hard-working, demanding and caring, and she has a little bit of rebel in her. She made class exciting, fascinating, fun, challenging. And when I learned in college and through experience what makes an excellent teacher, I was finally able to see that I had had one of the best. Merci, Madame Cullen!

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