Monday, January 04, 2010
Heroes and mentors
Last night, I had dinner with my favorite professor from college (along with his wife, parents and some friends). 27 years ago, I took every class I could from him. I loved what he taught, but I also loved how much he loved it-- his passion for his subject made me care about it, too.
When it was time to become a teacher myself, I remembered how he taught. I knew that part of it would always be maintaining my own excitement about the subject, so that I would have a chance perhaps of drawing people in the way that he had done to me. Once in a while I do get it right, and there is nothing more satisfying.
When we shine, it is always reflected light.
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I agree, it was the same Prof. that you mention who led me to major in Government. But, I have to say I still have no clue what was going on in that Statistics/polling class. I was totally lost and didn't deserve the C I received.
This professor sounds like a great man who teaches a really interesting class. Can I take it now. My mind is probably ready for it. It is nice when there is someone who touches your life so deeply during the tumultuous college years.
I think you do an excellent job maintaining your excitement. I wish I had become interested in criminal law earlier so that I could have taken more of your classes.
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