5 Signs You’re Already an Amazing Teacher (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It)
September 16, 2025
Teachers are often their own toughest critics. You pour your energy, your creativity, and your heart into your classroom, and yet—sometimes—you still wonder if you’re doing enough. (Spoiler: you are.)
Here are 5 light-hearted but true signs that you’re an amazing teacher:
1. You’re reading this.
I’m so glad you’re here! If you clicked on this post, it’s not because you had nothing else to do (we both know your to-do list is about a mile long). You’re here because you care about your students and your craft. The best teachers are always learning, and the fact that you’re reading this proves you’re one of them.
2. You lose sleep over that kid.
You know the one—the button-pusher, the struggler, the quiet one who slips through the cracks if you’re not careful. Every class has a “that kid,” and if you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering how to reach them… congratulations. That’s proof of your heart and your dedication. Amazing teachers look for ways to inspire—whether it’s through doodles, brain challenges, calming corners, or community building. You're an amazing teacher because you don't just teach your students; you see them, care about them, and refuse to give up on them.
3. You sometimes wonder if you’re in the right place.
Strange sign of greatness, right? But here’s the truth: only people who care deeply about what they’re doing stop to question it. That little voice that asks, “Am I making a difference?” is a reminder that you want to. And if you want to, you already are. The next time you doubt yourself, remember the positive affirmations you deserve: you are capable, you are making a difference, and your students are lucky to have you.
4. You laugh at yourself.
Spilled coffee on your favorite teacher shirt? Forgot to submit attendance… again? Or maybe your classroom observation included a mispronunciation (or two). Teaching is full of unexpected curveballs, and you know the power of fun and laughter to carry you through. If you can laugh at yourself in those moments, you’ve unlocked one of the best survival skills in education. Your joy is contagious, and your students notice it.
5. You celebrate the small wins.
Sure, your classroom may not be Pinterest-perfect. Maybe you totally forgot about the school assembly until the announcement came over the loudspeaker. But when your grammar lesson is met with grins instead of groans, or when the quiet student finally raises their hand, or when someone who usually gives up finishes their work—you cheer. You recognize that those little victories are actually big deals. And over time, those small wins add up to something extraordinary.
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So, if you’ve ever doubted yourself, take a deep breath and remember: the very fact that you care enough to worry, to wonder, to laugh, and to celebrate means you’re already the kind of teacher students will always remember.
Keep up the good work!
Mary Beth
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