When we hear the word “teacher,” most of us picture the educators who shaped our school or college years. For some, a single inspiring figure stands outa mentor who sparked curiosity or changed their path. For me, however, no such individual comes to mind. And yet, I’ve been fortunate to have profound teachers, not in the form of people, but in the lessons life itself has taught me. A great teacher, to me, is more than someone who recites a syllabus or follows a textbook. They are a guide, gently leading you through the doors of knowledge, simplifying the most complex ideas, and helping you turn weaknesses into strengths. They don’t just teachthey inspire growth and resilience. In my case, life’s challenges have been my greatest instructors. Every misstep, every failure, every moment of misfortune has been a lesson etched into my memory. I’ve made it a point not to… What makes a teacher great?