Discussion: What Makes a Teacher Great?

As I begin my journey to becoming an elementary teacher, I’ve been thinking a lot about what truly makes a teacher great. We all have different experiences in school, and I’m sure many of us can remember a teacher who made a lasting impact on our lives.

Now I’d love to hear from you!

Discussion Questions:

  • What qualities do you think make a great teacher?

  • Can you share a memory of a teacher who inspired you? What did they do that stood out?

  • What is something you think teachers should do more of in the classroom?

  • How can teachers help students feel more comfortable and confident?

Feel free to respond to one or more of these questions, and don’t forget to reply to your classmates too! Let’s learn from each other’s experiences. 

I’m excited to read your thoughts!

— Abbi!

Comments

  1. MRaneyMarch 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM

    I have a great memory of a past teacher who inspired me to pursue teaching. Her name was Mrs. Hathcock, and I truly believe she was everything a great teacher should be. Kind, hard-working, organized, caring, and loyal to her students. She would always go above and beyond to help her students in any way possible. I am now 35 years old, and this teacher will still bake homemade rolls for her students' birthdays and bring them to our workplaces. She's now retired, but never stopped loving us and going above and beyond.

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  2. Ashlyn PerkinsMarch 21, 2026 at 5:36 AM

    I think what makes a great teacher to me is a teacher that cares about their students as if they were their own children. I had a teacher that was involved with all of her students and it inspired me to become a teacher. I also think that a good teacher should listen to their student, especially the younger ones, no matter how small their problem is. It probably seems like a big thing to them and it could be used as a learning opportunity. I've seen a lot of teachers not listen to what their students are saying and just tell them to go sit down instead of helping the student solve their issue.

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  3. Zeronds educational blogMarch 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM

    Very well put together blog, I hope you accomplish your goal of becoming a school teacher!

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