Paper 2: Thesis statement and one paragraph

Thesis:      
Growing up, teachers serve as role models. But it is only the unique teachers that are memorable to us, and drive our motivation

    In a world where education is at the root of success, it is fair to say that educators play an important role in today’s society. Often, it seems as though we tend to underestimate the true importance of a teacher. Those who decide to teach have accepted the challenging task of shaping young minds into something powerful. A duty so important, we as society find it a difficult concept to grasp. When I ask myself “What makes a good teacher?” three significant qualities come to mind. A good teacher must encourage students to be creative, make learning enjoyable, and most importantly, believe in their students.  Mr. Crawford, from Ordway Elementary School, and Robin Summerfelt, from Academy Northwest are two prime examples of teachers that possess these three qualities. Growing up, teachers serve as role models. But it is only the unique teachers that are memorable to us, and drive our motivation