By John Roche
I am an armed teacher.
Armed with knowledge.
Armed with experience.
Armed with expertise.
Armed with compassion.
Armed with passion.
Armed with innovation.
Armed with creativity.
Armed with professionalism.
Armed with curiosity.
Armed with collaborative spirit.
Armed with encouragement.
Armed with responsiveness.
Armed with resourcefulness.
Armed with academic rigor.
Armed with leadership.
Armed with intellect.
Armed with interest.
Armed with inspiration.
Armed with sensibility.
Armed with patience.
Armed with personality.
Armed with commitment.
Armed with fairness.
Armed with respect.
Armed with reflection.
Armed with community.
Armed with connection.
Armed with hope.
Armed with hope.
Armed with hope.
About the Author
John Roche is a member of the Writing Department faculty at Western Connecticut Stare University, where he earned his MFA. In addition to being an award-winning journalist for more than 25 years, he is the author of a crime novel, Bronx Bound.
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