Fun with GIS 338: A True Teacher

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02-05-2024 04:43 AM
CharlieFitzpatrick
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What a wonder it is, having true teachers among us. Many who love a subject or activity can spend endless time on it for their own joy. But a true teacher is never happier than introducing something and watching a learner catch the fire. With a steady stream of incoming learners, of all different makeups, true teachers seem tireless. We are blessed to have any in our personal lives, and even just one can make incomparable difference, to learners of any age, setting in motion ripples that go far beyond the horizon.

Jim Hanson is a true teacher. He "retired" more than 20 years ago, yet there he is, still teaching students and teachers, still organizing activities, still illuminating paths and setting signposts for others.

See the full profile for this true teacher who, with a few good questions and a small table of data, coaxed early computers into unveiling patterns and relationships, changing forever how many of us taught, and thus how countless others thought about the world.
https://www.esri.com/en-us/lg/industry/education/stories/deconstructing-k-12-education

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1 Comment
AyanPalit
Esri Regular Contributor

Such a inspiring story! Jim's passion and service to students is incredible.

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** Esri Education Mgr, 1992-today ** Esri T3G staff, 2009-present ** Social Studies teacher, grades 7-12, 1977-1992 (St. Paul, MN) ** NCGE Distinguished Teacher Award 1991, George J Miller Award 2016 ** https://www.esri.com/schools ** https://esriurl.com/funwithgis ** Only action based on education can save the world.