These are the founding faculty members of the University of Lethbridge in Canada.  It was 1967.

Take a look at the faces.  Is there one that shines?  Of course, your response may be different from mine.

Gordon Campbell was my Philosophy of Education professor in 1976 or so.  I am now clear: Gordon was the best teacher in my life.  He stands tall in the back row.

There were no exams in his course.  No papers.  Only an ongoing assignment …

“Every week, write something about connections you’re making between your life and what it means to be a teacher”

Unheard of in my short life experience.

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I had loved studying Latin in high school (much to the amusement of my friends).  Finding the origin of words.  Here are two:

Indoctrination

“in doctrina” … putting teachings in

Education

“e duco” … drawing out what is inside

Gordon Campbell was an educator.

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Two more words:

Charisma is a compelling, magnetic charm or personal quality that enables an individual to influence, inspire and attract others.

Having Presence means possessing a compelling, often magnetic, demeanor that makes a person immediately noticed, admired, or felt, regardless of whether they are speaking.

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Gordon