Everyone has had a teacher or mentor in school who has inspired them to be who they are today. Some educators don't just teach their students, they push, inspire, and play an active role in their daily lives.
To celebrate the new school year, Brian Koerber from Mashable.com has compiled a list of 10 memorable moments from those who had educators who went "beyond the lesson plan" in the classroom. The article grabs stories from past educators and students sharing fun or inspirational moments they had with their educators.
"My kindergarten teacher filled up a bucket full of water one day and took us all outside," one post said. "We gathered around as he gained some momentum in the bucket, then swung it around his head 6 or 7 times. The water didn't spill! We thought it was magic and that's how we learned about gravity."
To learn about more memorable moments, read the full story.
Article by Kassondra Granata, EducationWorld Contributor
Did a teacher who "went beyond the lesson plan" inspire you to become an educator? Share your stories below.
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