![a-man-speaking-at-a-business-conference.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdXH986EmXUFANq9FsG5HGT9itnrbb4JAGDyShcJDzfDu/a-man-speaking-at-a-business-conference.jpg) [Source](https://www.istockphoto.com/en/photo/drawing-a-picture-gm516591555-48362230?phrase=Pictures%20of%20a%20teacher) A teacher is a person who imparts knowledge and guides Learners to achieve goals and attaind success. However, the life of a learner, is entirely dependent on a teacher. A teacher tries his best to guide and discipline a learner to be a useful citizen despite the challenges imposed on them. The word **TEACHER** can be seen in acronym as; The one who T- Teaches, E- Encourages A- Activates you to do better, C- Constant companion who stands by you, H- Highly committed, E- Ever ready to help, and R- Reaches to you even at worst conditions and helps you turn into a fine personality. From the acronym, a teacher plays a bigger role in the life of a learner ( an individual). A teacher is one neutral person who will manage to strike a balance between the positive and negative.

Teacher as a role model

| |- ![mom-helps-her-4-year-old-son-paint-with-a-brush.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNhfAhNrgs8BsoC4L9L1ePj99kY7CckXkWQ7BZm9YvSu1/mom-helps-her-4-year-old-son-paint-with-a-brush.jpg) [Source](https://www.istockphoto.com/en/photo/drawing-a-picture-gm516591555-48362230?phrase=Pictures%20of%20a%20teacher) A role model is someone who inspires and encourages you to strive for greatness. A teacher is a typical example of a role model. Students and pupils spend most of their time with their classroom teacher. The role of a teacher is not about standing in front of a classroom to teach, they extend far beyond that into the lives of their pupils, students and families.

Teacher as a mentor and councilor

| |- Teachers are consulted to solve the problems of the learner and society. The help bring mutual adjustment of the school and the child on one hand and students personal adjustment with self and others on the other hand. Teachers impart in students a sense of ownership in the classroom. A teacher serves as the greatest companion in the life of a learner. He coaches and mentors a child into a meaningful and successful citizen.

To whom can you address as a teacher?

| |- ![high-school-students-raising-hands-on-a-class.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNMLJvpVicv8WUsjkwkNrb9TWr6QDz9iu3sMXXJSWWtr5/high-school-students-raising-hands-on-a-class.jpg) [Source](https://www.istockphoto.com/en/photo/high-school-students-raising-hands-on-a-class-gm1177608272-328817552?phrase=Pictures%20of%20a%20teacher) A teacher is one who's in a unique position to effect a positive change into the life of an individual. Even your mother is referred to be a teacher from whom you learn a lot of valuable lessons in life and also imparts you with information about life. A teacher plays a significant part in the development of a nation. One who's a lover of all and his ability to understand his pupils and try to help them in overcoming their difficulties, and being sympathetic and friendly when dealing with children makes him or her a great teacher. **Conclusion** Good teachers don't let their gifted people get distracted without reaching their full potential because they hold them accountable of thier accomplishments and mistakes. So therefore, teachers should be widely appreciated and respected since they enhance people's quality of life. **As God is the creator of the universe, so are teachers are the creators of a nation**