Sofie Farmer, Author at NBPTS | Shaping the profession that shapes America's future. - NBPTS | Shaping the profession that shapes America's future.

Sofie Farmer is a 10th grader at Danville High School in Danville, Kentucky. She is an active member on the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Student Voice Team. She is on the academic team and swim team and loves reading and playing with her dog.

A Student’s Perspective on Excellent Teaching

Sofie FarmerJanuary 14, 2019

We have all had teachers and moments in the classroom that have altered and shaped our education and, ultimately, our lives. I have been in the public education system for 12 years, beginning with public preschool, and have had many teachers. Some of my teachers I will never forget because they have had a lasting impact, and some, sadly, were not the best. The difference between the two were their abilities to get to know me both as a student and a person, collaborate with me to ensure I was getting a meaningful education, and encourage me to meet my…