1. Teacher Metaphor Melissa Mongi MAT Program Summer 2007

2. The Teacher as a Spotlight

3. Spotlight: a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/spotlight)

4. The Teacher as a Spotlight A teacher must be the spotlight to the student

5. The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher must shine a light on the abilities of the student showing them all the potential they have inside

6. The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher lights the way for the student

7. The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher should make each student feel warm and welcomed

8. The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher must be a strong presence for the student

9. The Teacher as a Spotlight Teachers can change their colors and help students see themselves in different lights.

10. The Teacher as a Spotlight Teachers help students create their own beautiful scenes

11. Without the teacher, the student would be in the dark The Teacher as a Spotlight

12. If done right, the teacher can make the student shine…

13. The Teacher as a Spotlight …and help them take a bow!