A Touching Poem

Puan Haniza came to my school early this year. She was previously from a notorius boarding school in Malacca. Since then, she took over my duty as the Head of English Language Panel as I was assigned to incharge the school data. She is a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher I've ever known. Before I left the school for NPQEL (IAB), she had organized a special LET session and gathered all English teachers in the meeting room... it was really a sentimental session. I was really touched for what she had done for me, for our students and for the school. This is the poem she dedicated especially for me that day that will always be treasured in my heart :

I'M LOOKING FOR A TEACHER

I am looking for a teacher
Who is beautiful inside
Honest with the students
Giving them a sense of pride

I am looking for a teacher
With a healthy self esteem
Who clearly states the rules
And doesn’t have to scream

I am looking for a teacher
Who creatively prepares
But whose first priority
Is to convey that she cares

I am looking for a teacher
Who is interested, not aloof
Who treat her students with respect
Even when they goof

I am looking for a teacher
Who knows how to laugh and smile
Who enjoys what she’s doing
And goes the extra miles

I am looking for a teacher
Who believes all students can learn
Who praises their efforts and talents
They give their best return

I am looking for a teacher
Who communicates with parents well
Gently and carefully selecting words
When there's problem to tell

I am looking for a teacher
Who will fill a child with desire
To love to learn more every day
With curiosity that won’t tire

I am looking for a teacher
Who encourages children to have a dream
To work at solving problems
Building their self esteem

There are some teachers out there
The kind I am looking for
For their student’s success
They have opened the door