A teacher instructs specific skills and content according to a curriculum and developmental level. An educator coaches individuals to become what is essential—to develop into human beings who are fully alive.
-Sister Geralyn Schmidt
Source: I’m an educator. What are you?
Also, a related post by my friend Sylvia: teaching and translation.
Very interesting quote. Do you think you can be a combination of both? I am.
Yes you can. I know that I am as well. The educator touches the heart while a teacher touches the mind.
Thanks for inspiring me!
I think so, and Sister Geralyn’s response below is well-said!