This document discusses the importance and impact of being a good teacher. It notes that teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions, and that teachers change lives and build the future. A good teacher is patient, effective, efficient, confident, firm, true, and dedicated. Teaching involves the growth and development of a student's mind, spirit, character and behavior. It is both an art and a science. There are many teaching approaches, strategies and methods that can be used. Overall, the role of a teacher goes beyond knowledge transmission and includes being a role model and support for students.