Diaz Diaries

I start coaching a swim team again this week. I am a bit nervous because I know what a significant role this is. Let me tell you something I believe.  I believe that teachers can change lives. For better or for worse, teachers have the ability to influence who we are, how we think, or what we become. Throughout our life we will have many teachers. Teachers at church, coaches, school teachers, and music teachers are just a few examples. Especially during the pivotal teen years, teachers have the ability to spark inspiration and motivation from their own flames of passion, or with one negative phrase, they can take away a student’s confidence and drive.             Think back to your high school days. The chaos, stress, and social hierarchy was overwhelming at times. Where did you find refuge? What was your favorite or least favorite subject? In most cases, we can attribute the answer to these questions, in part, to a teacher. There was one teacher in my high school