It was back in the early 90s that I met a professor who I think influenced my life as a person, learner and teacher. I was pursuing my undergraduate studies in Languages and I took “Composition”, a course Mariela gave to develop writing skills. She taught much more than that. She showed a teacher can be an excellent professional and, at the same time, sweet, understanding, and caring. She showed that internal harmony -no matter how much work she had- that many people would like to possess. And she showed respect for her students’ opinions and ideas. I’d say that, in a word, she an excellent example for those who, like me, were just enterng the world of being educators.
At that time, I hadn’t thought yet of starting to work as I was still studying. She made me believe I was already equipped to do it, that I had something to share with others. And I got my first job and began to experience that satisfaction you feel when you share what you are and the little you know with others. I will never forget her. In several times in my professional life I’ve wished I’d had her close to ask her for that good advice she can give.
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