Whether you remember your schooldays as the best days of your life or not, there's no doubt the impact a great teacher can have on a child.
And when we look back at our school days, there is often one teacher who we remember fondly, whether it's because they believed in us, encouraged us, or helped us to reach our potential.
When we posted on the MEN Facebook page asking readers for their favourite teachers of all time - and what made them so good - the number of responses we got was astonishing.
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There were so many responses with fantastic reasons, it would be impossible to include them all here. But if you think a teacher from your past deserves a special mention, tell us who they are and why in the comments below.
Gill Hart nominated Mr Smith at George Tomlinson’s (Kearsley), posting: "You’ll not find a better Maths teacher." Adding: "Loved our maths group! He was strict because he wanted the best for us and we respected him for that."
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Maxine Gardiner nominated Mrs Hunt at St Mark's Primary School in Worsley. She said: "She had the amazing ability to make you believe that you were amazing. I've never met a more loving and caring teacher. I wish I'd have told her how wonderful she was Xxx".
Sally Nesta agreed with Maxine, posting: "I totally agree she made such an impact on so many lives. My Mum remained friends with her and her husband John for many years. We have lost touch now, but I made sure she knew how amazing she was! And even in adulthood I couldn’t stop calling her Mrs Hunt instead of Audrey which made her laugh."
Lyndsey Leigh Bradburn nominated Mr Walsh, a music teacher at Green End (Burnage). She said: "Many a happy memory singing the songs he taught us - I remember him being so upbeat and full of life!"
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Chris Holden nominated Mrs Evans at St Joseph's Technical High School in Longsight. He said: "She taught me English, she was fair, and her lessons were interesting, always looked forward to them."
Ryan Seville nominated Miss Hayes from North Chadderton School (Oldham). He said: "She taught me Spanish, and she was bloody amazing. She then became my form teacher in Lower 6! I thought she was fab."
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Sheila Hanesworth Hayden nominated Mr Downey at Seymour Park Junior School (Old Trafford) and Mrs Simpson, who taught English, at Gorse Park (Stretford). She said: "Mrs Simpson gave me my love of English language and literature; she gave me faith in my writing but more than that she gave me some self respect because she made me believe in myself. Are we giving out awards? That woman deserves a medal."
Hazel Roberts remembered Miss Doherty from Moston Fields Primary School. She said: "She was my perfect role model and I loved her so much! She taught P.E and devoted her time to training us and encouraging us. Spent most of my life wishing that I could see her again!"
Pegeen Murphy nominated Ms Leavy from South Bolton sixth form college. She said: "I wouldn’t have stayed had it not been for her, and would never have got to uni, and life would have been very different. A fantastic teacher! Thank you!"
Do you have a favourite teacher from your childhood? Let us know in the comments section below.
Tony Johnson nominated Mr Nigel Woodland from St Thomas Becket Primary in Salford for an extraordinary act of kindness. He said: "[He] bought me my first football boots [when] me old ma' didn't have the spare funds. [I] went on to score 11 goals that season."
Fay Eyles remembered Mrs McRoberts from Werneth School in Stockport, also for her acts of kindness. She said: "She let me eat lunch in her office and use it as a safe place to get away from the bullies. I will always be grateful to her for being so kind."
With memories from a bit further afield, Jan Henry nominated Mrs Baker from Barrow Girls Grammar School, adding: "[She] inspired my love of the English language. Dark brown voice (a smoker) and such a calm and inspirational demeanour. Can still hear voice reciting: 'Is there anybody there said the traveller, knocking on the moonlit door.'"
And perhaps Ann Bougen Lewis, nominating Miss Russell, an English teacher at St Mary's Road School in Newton Heath, summed up best the impact a great teacher can have on students. She said: "She gave me, a shy girl, confidence by having me read out passages from school books and encouraged me to take part in school plays."
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