Can you remember the teacher or teachers whose enthusiasm and love of learning made an indelible mark on your memory — and possibly even influenced the direction of your life?

Last night on the BBC radio, a long-time journalist discussed her decision to leave her current work (while at the top of her career) to become a mathematics teachers.  Knowing that teachers worked hard, she was enthusiastic and terrified, but confident that teaching impoverished students could make a real difference.

We also know that inspired teaching — keeping enthusiasm and love alive — is hard work, and we Thank You for all the good work you do.  We’ll continue to do our best to support you with ideas and resources that help to ignite imaginations.