A Name I Still Know Daily writing prompt What makes a teacher great? View all responses Shout out to Mr. Allen Buckingham, my 4th and 5th grade teacher at Allendale Elementary in Oakland, California. From him, I learned my multiplication facts, how city commerce worked, the realities of racism, and the meaning of discipline. I’m sure there’s more, but those are the ones that stick.

Not every teacher stays with you—but some do. Years later, you still remember the lessons, the voice, the way they made learning feel possible.

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A collage featuring two photos with a caption on the right. The top photo shows a student’s hand pointing at a document as he leads a reading activity in the classroom, symbolizing focus, leadership, and learning. The bottom photo features a teacher and another student who humorously became the teacher's karate instructor, as the teacher playfully struggles to follow the student’s instructions. Both are striking karate poses, highlighting humor, connection, and the reciprocal nature of learning. The caption reads: 'As teachers, we strive to instill kindness in our students and guide them to become good people, often through the little, seemingly ridiculous things we do to leave a lasting impression of goodness.

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