I have often thought that part of being a great teacher is keeping what we do in perspective. I will freely admit I haven’t always been very good at it, but the older I get the more it rings true. Sometimes, it is as simple as remembering the words of John C. Maxwell, that “Success each day should be judged by the seeds sown, not the harvest reaped.” The clarity of vision and essence of perspective those words capture are a beacon for each of us who teach.
Peter Loel Boonshaft, Director of Education
KHS America
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Thank you for such a great post. I subscribed to this blog several months ago and look forward to each new weekly post.
I was a student of Dr. Boonshaft when I attended Hofstra in the 1990’s. I still remember the Thursday night wind ensemble rehearsals and conducting class.
Dr. Boonshaft is the kind of teacher that influences you in a positive way long after you leave the classroom. I still remember the last dress rehearsal before every concert. As we were about to play the last piece of the evening, he would look at the entire ensemble and say, “Not again, but better.” For six semesters I heard this phrase before every concert. This is the seed that was sown for me more than twenty years ago and one that I still refer to on a regular basis.
I don’t usually respond to posts, but this one really had an impact on me. I wanted to let Dr. Boonshaft know that he is appreciated for his current blog posts and his lessons in the classroom from a long time ago.