To be an artist is to be one who is willing to see what you didn’t see before, in fact, to be one who stubbornly seeks that out. And to be a teacher is to model that by seeing beyond the acknowledged skills and talent of each and every student.
The delight of teaching is not in judging or identifying greatness. Nor is it in the making of stars. The true joy of teaching is helping students witness their own shine.
Thanks again to Paul Genega, poet, teacher, mentor, and dear friend.