I’m not sure I ever met an American teacher in Korea that hadn’t volunteered at an orphanage at least once—even our resident idiot could be surprisingly decent on occasion—but I’ve also visited foreign countries where children are taught hatred. I’ve seen it up close and personal. It’s antithetical to everything I believe in as a teacher. The mandate for all teachers is to instill hope, not fear and hatred.
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  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
  • Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
  • Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures

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