I'm privledged to work with hundreds of teachers each week. Their creativity, comittment and passion for what they do is noteworthy. They make an enormous difference in the lives of our kids. I wrote this poemto honor them.

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher A Classroom is a Magical Place

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher There's a Smile on Each Child's Face

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher Creative Energy is Everywhere

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher There's a Catalyst who Genuinely Cares

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher Desire and Wonder is Awakened

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher The Educational Agenda is Shaken

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher Self-Management Skills are Modeled

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher The Best of Reality is Bottled

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher Gifts and Talents are Refined

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher The Willed Future is Designed

©Gene Bedley 1992