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Teacher Man
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"Teacher Man" Quotes

"Teacher Man" is a memoir by Frank McCourt about his experiences as a high school teacher in New York City.

Quotes

I don't like the way my life is going.

Frank McCourt

self-reflectiondiscontent

You can't teach children to be writers. You can only teach them to write.

Frank McCourt

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I'm a teacher. I'm not a social worker.

Frank McCourt

teachingprofessional boundaries

We're all in the same boat, paddling for dear life.

Frank McCourt

unitystruggle

When I look at my students, I see the world of possibilities they represent.

Frank McCourt

inspirationyouth

Teaching is the hardest work I've ever done, and I've done hard work.

Frank McCourt

teachinghard work

The classroom is a stage where the teacher is the lead actor.

Frank McCourt

teachingperformance

Teaching is a craft, not a science.

Frank McCourt

teachingskill

The best teachers are always learning from their students.

Frank McCourt

learningteaching

Sometimes the best teaching happens outside the curriculum.

Frank McCourt

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