After 40y of teaching and a lifelong love for Steinbeck it is here that I come across his quotes on teaching. Very touching. Thank you.

A crisp and sparkling talk. As an educator she holds seas of inspiration and emotions to link with students to guide and nurture the next generation as how to spend life in education and be productive member of society always. Thanks.

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all" -Aristole

She truly is an inspiration and I'm so glad to have her as my teacher. She is brilliant, kind, absolutely strong, and has a wonderful sense of humor. Mrs. Lee is such a role model, and I hope that when I grow up, I can be just a little like her.

Amazing teacher. I loved what she had to say!

Lee Lee-I just now finally got to watch this 11 years later. LOL. I remember when you were getting ready to do this while at WRHS. I am so glad our paths have passed in this journey of life. I admire your passion of teaching GF. Hugs to you, Patti OK Keep thriving! The kids need you!❤️❤️❤️

I'm not a teacher but after watching this video...I salute you teachers all around the world.

Best teacher ever. So grateful to have her in my daughter's life.

I'm 21 years old so I'm still called a trainee teacher and to be honest I was depressed that I'm gonna spend the rest of my life teaching. but after watching this energetic woman, damn I wanna be like her when I'm that old.

What a passionate teacher & what an enthusiastic audience! We most of the time don't see these together.

Outstanding testimony! Great teachers know that so much of teaching comes down to relationships. Students will always learn more from teachers with which they can identify personally and who are passionate about their subject matter. I love Lisa's (re)definition of the "common core," because she's right, education reforms will come and go, but great relationships will, and always have, fostered great learning.

I am fortunate to have come across this video. You revive my faith in humankind, the human spirit and the true role of a teacher. More power to you!

Wow!...She is a POWERFUL POWERHOUSE of Positive Energy!...Love Love Love her and I appreciate the Great Wisdom that she just shared!...Peace Love and "LIGHT"!...

Beautiful. I am more inspired to continue in the teaching profession that ever before. Thank you!

Hi Ms. Lee, I'm from the Philippines, and I'm a teacher in the making. I just want to thank you for that wonderful speech. You inspired me a lot to become a great teacher in the future. One year to go and I'm real teacher. Thank You. Thank You.!!:)

Absolutely beautiful talk. I'm a teacher and I feel the same way. Thank you for giving so much to those precious babies. 🤗

As a substitute teacher I don't get to have the daily impact that leads to deeper connections, but still hope that they get a little something extra from me when I'm there.

Yes mam I'm on the path of teaching I luv teaching I luv learning..... I'm doing best. Thanks you inspired all of us

Change, acceptance, learning..

I am sure your speech will help students or those who just finished be encouraged. They need to be valued, respected, and accepted and seen as who they are!!

Thanks for sharing Lisa. I am glad I live in your paradigm.

As if i didn't already want to be a teacher..... this was an amazing and inspiring speech

I love this philosophy! This is why I became a virtual teacher -- the "heart," coupled with the "one-on-one" instruction, totally FULFILLS me! Any current or prospective online tutors out there?

This video was assigned to our class as a resource as we learned teacher persona. I absolutely loved this video and now I can’t get the song out of my head… G, double O, D, JOB … Good job… good job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Great speech! He summarized the characteristics of an excellent teacher.

Hi Lisa, I'm 23 years old, and I am on my on-the-job teacher training year at the moment in a school in South London. I absolutely love the kids, but often feel swamped with data, paperwork and deadlines (both from school and for my teachers qualification) that at times when I find myself drowning I wonder if I made the right decision. Thanks for reminding me why I picked such an important job, and I know it will get easier with time and experience. Jenna

This is excellent and I will use in a new teacher workshop as well as with my undergrad students who are interning in classrooms this semester! Thank you for this!!

Great talk and inspirational! Well done TED again! I am going for PGCE course in Sept! Part time so 2 years but I cannot wait to become a teacher!

I loved her spirit and enthusiasm!! I wish I had a similar teacher.

I'm about to start my senior year as an elementary education major, this is an amazing video. I couldn't see myself doing anything else.

oh my this is sooo true. i need to take this back to my classroom

can't wait to teach

I really enjoy watching these videos. they are inspiring and informative.

Superb video. Thank you so much lisa lee mam for sharing.

I've been wavering but after this video I've decided to be a teacher.

I love this speech and I hope i can apply this to my class love ❤

Man I got a little emotional watching this.

Te amo con todo mi corazón!!! BRAVO!!!!

She's amazing!

the way i cried listening to this while making curry

inspiring speech

I love teaching and u made me love it more ♥️ thank u

Thank you for this inspiring video maam Lisa, :)

Outstanding👍🏻

Amazing!

Educative video

Inspires all

Good job

👏👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕

that's right kids

Haha she's so funny. Love her

teaching is not teaching that's learning

Does anyone know where I can find the transcript for this speech? I'm on my school's speech team and want to memorize and perform this piece for competition. It's such a powerful and witty speech, and I would love to present it next year at a tournament. Thanks!

You have to have "ganas" not my first time watching, but great talk

Does she have more videos?

very good mommy

i know her in real life

First !!!!

Flip off the projector 😂😂😂

I'm glad I never listened to my teachers, I will do whatever it takes to make sure that I ruin my life and ruin any chance of having a career.

That standup comedian knows awful lot about teaching.