1.   A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students.

2.   A good teacher is aware of the extremely varied needs of each student.

3.   A good teacher knows how to maintain discipline.

4.   A good teacher needs a sense of humour.

5.   A good teacher should have imagination and perseverance.

6.   But scrounging supplies and space and creatively arranging the room are second nature to a good teacher.

7.   But they were good teachers and well respected, a fact which I have heard my sons repeat often.

8.   Establishing trust is the first thing a good teacher does with any student.

9.   Every good teacher knows that criticism does not motivate learners.

10.   Good teachers can act as positive role models.