Famous Last Words
Our readers have their say
We asked you…
Of all the big-screen movie teachers, which one would you most want to teach your class?
You told us…
"By far, it’d have to be Dewey Finn [Jack Black] from School of Rock! I mean, what’s a more important lesson than learning how to rock out? Algebra pales in comparison."
—Courtney Poole, Victoria, BC
"‘Bueller? Bueller?’ The teacher played by Ben Stein in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. In fact, I’d be thrilled to learn from Ben Stein. He’s so smart."
—Susan Samuels, Toronto, ON
"Indiana Jones… because the field trips would be awesome!"
—Victor Mah, Grand Prairie, AB
"I am a teacher today because of Herbert Gower played by Richard Mulligan in Teachers: dressing up like Abe Lincoln, acting out the crossing of the Delaware River! I wish more teachers would look outside the box when teaching."
—Andrew Zalameda, Toronto, ON
"John Keating from Dead Poet’s Society. Robin Williams stars as an English professor at an all-boys prep school in the 1950s. He teaches his students a love of poetry and to seize the day. Best Actor nomination for Williams."
—Shelley Bourdeau, Grimsby, ON