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Good Teacher Quotes

Sayings on what separates a good teacher from a great one.

These quotes rank the qualities of a good teacher, from simply telling students facts to truly inspiring them. One classic line separates mediocre, good, superior, and great teachers by whether they tell, explain, demonstrate, or inspire, a distinction worth Being mindful of.

Any good teacher knows how important it is to connect with students and understand our culture.

Quotes by Adora Svitak

I'm a good teacher and am great at observation and picking out what's wrong and fixing it.

Quotes by Abby Lee Miller

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Quotes by William Arthur Ward

I was not a good teacher; I didn't have the sort of edge one should have on the students, so I decided to do something else.

Quotes by Terrence Malick

Able Quotes

One time, the teacher was the storehouse of knowledge. That will no longer be so. So what would a teacher do? A very good teacher will play the role of augmenter. Also, the teacher will be located anywhere and helping...

Quotes by Shiv Nadar

We were working 'Good Teacher' up, and it became apparent to me that, as we were playing it, the song had a Hendrix, 'Crosstown Traffic' vibe and feel to it.

Quotes by Rickey Medlocke

One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen.

Quotes by Philip Wylie

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

Quotes by Minna Antrim

Fear is not a good teacher. The lessons of fear are quickly forgotten.

Quotes by Mary Catherine Bateson

Angel Quotes

A good teacher must know the rules; a good pupil, the exceptions.

Quotes by Martin H. Fischer

Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher.

Quotes by Maggie Gallagher

Find a good teacher, as I found for my sons. I feel the worst thing you can do is to try and teach your own children yourself, because there is a natural rebellion that occurs.

Quotes by Keith Emerson

A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience's attention, then he can teach his lesson.

Quotes by John Henrik Clarke

So a good teacher always makes you do something a little bit more than you thought that you could do.

Quotes by John B. Goodenough

Attention Quotes

Having been an educator for so many years I know that all a good teacher can do is set a context, raise questions or enter into a kind of a dialogic relationship with their students.

Quotes by Godfrey Reggio

A good teacher is a determined person.

Quotes by Gilbert Highet

A good teacher who can take the zero pay and help kids develop physically, emotionally, socially, is literally an angel.

Quotes by Eva Amurri

A good teacher must be able to put himself in the place of those who find learning hard.

Quotes by Eliphas Levi

So what does a good teacher do? Create tension - but just the right amount.

Quotes by Donald Norman

Being Quotes

When I had my first voice lesson I was 15 years old. And I had a really good teacher. This is what made all the difference. A good teacher will teach you the technique, but also how to listen to...

Quotes by Cecilia Bartoli

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these Good Teacher quotes about?
This page collects quotes describing the qualities that make a good teacher, from clear explanation to genuine inspiration, plus honest admissions of teaching struggles.
Why do people search for good teacher quotes?
Readers look for good teacher quotes to thank an educator, reflect on their own teaching, or describe what separates good instruction from great instruction.
Is there a quote ranking levels of teaching?
Yes, a well-known quote ranks teachers by how they engage students, from telling and explaining up to demonstrating and finally inspiring them.
Do any quotes discuss teaching your own children?
Yes, one quote advises finding a good outside teacher for your children, arguing that natural rebellion makes teaching your own kids especially hard.
Is there a quote about experience as a teacher?
Yes, one quote calls experience a good teacher, adding wryly that it still sends in terrific bills for the lesson.

Another speaker admits they weren't a good teacher themselves, lacking the edge needed to hold students' attention. For more on learning from experience, see the Attention quotes.