Williams Reading Response

As a future educator myself, my teachers have always been huge role models to me. I would always find myself studying them and paying close attention to their methods of teaching and compare that to my goals as a teacher. I think most of society views teachers as helpful and a mentor or confidant. Williams mentions "70 different identities" teachers have played in students' lives. Some that were listed were friend, motivator, cheerleader, and coach. I think the majority of the views people have of teachers are positive. One in particular that stuck out to me was "mother". I can't even count how many times I accidentally called my teacher "mom" when I was younger. Some teachers would get mad over the incident, but I think it's sincere in a way. I think it's a level of trust that the student has for the teacher that they see motherly features within them. These types of roles affect my conception of who I'll be as a teacher because they show me distinct qualities I definitely don't want to bring into the classroom as well as important aspects I want to be sure to include. This article really opened my eyes to the kind of teacher I want to be and how I wish to be perceived by my future students.