the "I feel neeeeeedy" post

GIMME LOVE! PLEASE!

Okay, actually I want love for my profession, since my neediness springs from the angst of starting a new school year. ( cut for a minor whine )

So what do I want from you, tiny flist or lurkers or random visitors? Please tell me something positive about teaching/teachers/a specific teacher. Some ideas:

tell me about who your favorite teacher is and why
what was the best moment you had that connects to a teacher
your favorite lesson
something you learned from a teacher that you never forgot

( Shall I begin? )