John Keating (Dead Poets Society):
"Make your lives extraordinary!" Yes, maybe it's a little bit cliche, but any teacher that can inspire a bunch of apathetic Wasps to become passionate about Thoreau stand on their desks reciting poetry deserves a spot. Also, he's played by Robin Williams, and that's pretty cool.Rupert Giles (Buffy The Vampire Slayer):
Part Librarian, Part Research Assistant, Part Combat Instructor, Part Father Figure, all badass! It's called a "Watcher" but Giles was more than just a teacher and friend to Buffy. He also taught Faith, Willow, helped restrain Oz at the Full Moon, and um, Xander...right, well Xander was there. And Stuff.
Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter):
Really? Do I need to go on? Live under a rock? Anyway, Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He's also the greatest sorcerer to ever live! And aparently a homo. Which, you know, given the descriptions of his clothes, really didn't shock me all that much.
Debbie Allen (Fame):
"This is where you start paying, in sweat!" Even me, the laziest person in the world, wanted to be a ballet dancer after she gave her first day of school speech in Fame. Plus Debbie Allen is actually one of the greatest dance teachers of all time. And when she makes Rich Bitch Lisa cry and drop out of the ballet program, well, I mean, come on! That's pretty awesome!
George Feeny (Boy Meets World):
Contrary to popular belief, there were other teachers in on Boy Meets World. There was Mr. Turner. And that black teacher Mr. Turner hung out with who also played the blind guy on Becker. And once Fred Savage played a college professor who hit on Topanga and Corey hit. But no one remembers them. They remember Mr. Feeny, who is uber teacher! Who could ever forget his parting words to his favorite students.
Mr. Feeny: Do good!
Topanga: Don't you mean do well?
Mr. Feeny: No, I mean, do good.
Tears!
Anyone you guys think should be on the list?
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