Last year in semester 2, I was lucky enough to have a lecturer and tutor by the name of Allen Scully for a subject called Child Development. Not only is he a profound educator, but I find him very inspiring with the way he teaches.I found this video on Matthew Kearney's YouTube on Mr Scully's retirement speech, and I highly recommend practicing teachers to watch it.
Allen's speech has reminded me of how worthy and influential the profession of teaching bestows upon students. I liked how he mentions the fact that when we as teachers work hard and educate effectively, we can bring about such an impact, or as Allen put's it 'mark', on our students. He articulates the importance of teachers being prepared and committed to teaching, to which these skills make efficient teachers.
I only hope that one day I will teach to the caliber level of Allen Scully.
