Role of a Teacher: John Calhoun | TEDxTaipeiFuhsing Private School

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A long time of advocate of educating the whole person, John Calhoun sees it as the duty of the current “oldies” to teach youth to reflect and more critically see the world in order to find those small moments of pure joy. John Calhoun currently teaches high school literature at Taipei Fuhsing Private School Bilingual Department. He has taught for over 20 years and has always kept his focus on creating relationships with students. Long hours and full days have been the standard for him since his first years of teaching. This dedication earned him the distinction of being named a Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2014. After years of coaching, leading clubs and activities, announcing sports, and hosting school-related shows, John took his “show” overseas and has brought that same passion and willingness to sacrifice his time to Taiwan. His ideas and unique approaches to teaching have been transforming the traditional ideas of what make a good educator.

A long time of advocate of educating the whole person, John Calhoun sees it as the duty of the current “oldies” to teach youth to reflect and more critically see the world in order to find those small moments of pure joy. John Calhoun currently teaches high school literature at Taipei Fuhsing Private School Bilingual Department. He has taught for over 20 years and has always kept his focus on creating relationships with students. Long hours and full days have been the standard for him since his first years of teaching. This dedication earned him the distinction of being named a Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2014. After years of coaching, leading clubs and activities, announcing sports, and hosting school-related shows, John took his “show” overseas and has brought that same passion and willingness to sacrifice his time to Taiwan. His ideas and unique approaches to teaching have been transforming the traditional ideas of what make a good educator.

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