Teachers' special

I don't believe in all the 'days' that make the rounds to celebrate the various people or emotions in our lives but Teachers' Day is special as it has loads of memories attached to it. Handing cards and flowers to the teachers who made a difference; seeing our seniors in sarees and giving them a tough time managing us, the parodies on teachers, exploring the fun side of their personalities; all that was so much fun! J

I have been blessed with some wonderful people whom I can call teachers par excellence. It's only in recent years of my life, I have begun to appreciate the huge difference that teaching makes in developing the personality of a child and his/her likes and dislikes in picking up a career. With that awareness in mind, I am now going to begin my thanksgiving ceremony. 

I thank Valsama Mam for bringing SO much passion and sincerity into teaching a subject which many find boring to death- History. Learning that for 5 years under your brilliant guidance was a treat to the mind and soul. I remember you everytime I visit a historical site and feel a childlike joy to see the books come alive. Thank You!

I thank my English teachers- Sister Rosaline, Dutt Mam, Reena Mam, Buhazre Mam for making me fall in love with the language; for motivating me to do my best and being ultra strict too even before I could think of resting on my laurels. You have been a BIG influence in whatever cultured speech I can boast of. 

I thank Saini sir, my class Xth tutor who was more of a father figure than a teacher to me. I have never felt SO pampered even in my own family. I have vivid memories of the day when you consoled me when I broke down for not meeting 'people's expectations' in my Maths board exam. Thanks for those cherished moments of learning and love.

I thank Dua Sir, my accounts tutor for being the most organised mind I have ever seen. You made me see my potential in the subject when scoring a second highest 'went against my caliber'. Thank you for making the debits and the credits such loved terms. :)

There are others too who have contributed in making me who I am today and I am ever so grateful to them for gracing my life. The defining trait in all these wonderful people is their passion for teaching and imparting the best to their students. They were teachers out of choice and not because of the lure of cool job timings or the convenience that the profession brings vis-a-vis other careers. They truly made teaching a noble profession.

I hope there are many, many such teachers in every school and college so that the students can truly appreciate the joys of learning and remember them with full hearts for shaping their lives and minds for the better. Amen!

Love Always!

P.S. On another note; why doesn't a Maths teacher feature in the list? Did no one do a good job there or was I a thick head? :P