Teachers are a wonderful gift in life—a gift from God, if you will. They take care of the youth and guide them on to the right path whilst teaching them important lessons in life. More than just a figure of authority, a teacher is also like a parent whose genuine care and concern touch the lives of hundreds of students. He is also a friend who earns their trust and confidence. A good teacher not only imparts knowledge onto his students, but also makes a difference in how they live, think, and believe.

          A lot of successful lawyers, doctors, businessmen, etc. would credit their teachers for inspiring them to work hard and reach their dreams. Some would say it is the strictness of the teachers that disciplined them, others would say it is the way their teachers made them laugh that motivated them to go on. And though there is no one perfect way of teaching, it is definitely the way that teachers formed good relationships with their students that made a huge impact in their lives.

          Teachers help students reach their full potential, truly believing that they will one day grow up to become the change that the society needs.

By: Maria Leonida L. Gomez | Teacher I | Bataan National High School | Balanga, Bataan