I want a teacher who remembers when they were a student. One who recalls the stress and expectations placed on them. Who won't flip out if a student comes in late. One who won't call on a shy person because their class grew stagnant. A teacher who is patient and doesn't demean a student for asking an obvious question-- who is okay with repeating themselves until the student understands the material. Who feels passion for their subject and doesn't resent a student for hating what they love. A teacher who doesn't mark their assignments and tests with that ugly, loud red that screams "you're a terrible failure!" I want a teacher who will let us text once in a while during a lecture. I want a teacher who won't yell at a student for falling asleep during their lecture because they stayed up all night studying for their next classes' exam. I want a teacher to respectfully challenge what we believe while honoring our backgrounds and beliefs. I want a teacher who is friendly and compassionate, who will listen when I have something to say. I want a teacher who curses during class and walks in late laughing as he says goodbye to his students from last year. I want a teacher who will bake brownies (special or not) and share them with his class while they laugh and learn. I want a teacher who can take an insult without giving one in return. I want a teacher who doesn't expect me to be an all-star and who doesn't value me any less because of it. I want a teacher who is human: who admits he is wrong and makes stupid mistakes.