A Zealous Teacher Is Like

A Zealous Teacher is like the SUN shining and warming

drawing the children out of the darkness of ignorance into the light of life

bringing sunshine into their lives

When the sun rises, it rises for everyone. (Cuban proverb)

a STAR gleaming and twinkling

leading the children to the light of Christ

inspiring them to reach for the stars

Even a small star shines in the darkness. (Finnish proverb) a CANDLE burning and flickering

sharing knowledge, wisdom and love

passing on the gifts of truth, justice and peace

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. (Chinese proverb) a LAMP glowing and shedding light

showing the way to the joys of learning

lighting up the steps along the right path

To keep a lamp burning, you have to keep putting oil in it. (Mother Teresa) a FIRE blazing and sparkling

burning brightly in the hearts of the pupils

kindling the flame within

Education is not filling the bucket but lighting the fire. (W.B. Yeats) a HEART aflame

glowing with zeal to touch the hearts of the children

beating with love for the children confided to our care

Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever! (St. John Baptist de La Salle)