Rodger Pettichord Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi all. In yet another attempt to keep us all out of trouble, I offer this chance to be busy contributing to a discussion that has no relevance whatsoever. Have fun. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: What teacher influenced you the most? (For me, it was Dr. Henry Grosshans in my sophomore year of college. He showed me what real thinking looked like.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 For me, it was an old Command Sergeant Major I was under when I was a young Sergeant. He told me that I could not change the entire Army on my own, but to focus my energy on my 'sphere of influence'....that is where I could potentially make changes if needed. My 'sphere of influence' would have been Soldiers that were under my leadership, my other Sergeant peers in the Infantry and my friends in the Army. Cheers! Landon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I would have to say no one, as I was to busy sleeping. cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I can't single out any particular person but for me the most significant teacher has been, and still is; 'life'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 For me it was Backseat Becky......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 11 hours ago, W2DR said: For me it was Backseat Becky......... B.A., M.A., or Ph.D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I dunno, but whatever it was it was certainly advanced.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My latin teacher, Mr Brown, at Boroughmuir School in Edinburgh. His only presentation aid was a large wall blackboard with several chalk dusters. While writing on the board he was radar tuned to the class behind him so, at the slightest mutter, he'd whirl around and deliver one of those dusters right on target. He never hit a girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 mine was a teacher called Mr Strong, last year of junior school....tweed jacket, always green shirts, tie and what we called a tank top (jumper with no sleeves!).....very fair but strict teacher, taught me discipline and as long as you try your best always then you have never failed.....was always honest in what he said to you and encouraged you when needed.....I could give you a massive list of ones who were completely useless and unengaging.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My gym teacher. She taught me everything about hand and eye coordination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I was lucky enough to be taught by this remarkable man, though not at that school. He was one of the very best teachers who could inspire interest in any subject. He taught me History but more importantly, he taught us how to learn and how to apply the knowledge gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 13 hours ago, adambar said: My gym teacher. She taught me everything about hand and eye coordination. adambar, do we want to know what this means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I was wondering the same thing but I didn't want to go there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 3:59 AM, W2DR said: but I didn't want to go there. Same here. But what a lucky guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I wonder if her name was Becky? She always was athletic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 5 hours ago, W2DR said: I wonder if her name was Becky? She always was athletic. I thinking adambar is just teasing us. Her name actually was Karl and all adambar learned was manly jumping jacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 C'mon man, she taught me how to juggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, adambar said: C'mon man, she taught me how to juggle. adambar, I'm not touching that with a ten-foot pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 5:22 PM, olderndirt said: he was radar tuned to the class behind him so, at the slightest mutter, he'd whirl around and deliver one of those dusters right on target. I must have had his brother as my teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 1 hour ago, flyingleaf said: I must have had his brother as my teacher. More impressive, the black duster gown our teachers wore made him look a 'caped crusader'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.