• The John Aceti Story-Episode 4, from a Master’s Degree to Teacher

  • Apr 26 2023
  • Length: 27 mins
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The John Aceti Story-Episode 4, from a Master’s Degree to Teacher

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  • What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met john after he had published his 7th book at 92. As I got to know him and his life’s story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey beginning in Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher, the principal and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville Texas where John began yet another career as an author. Join me on this most fascinated journey From Last to First with John Aceti.  In this episode of From Last to First hosted by Tom Fox, John Aceti talks about his transformative college experience. During his time in college, John realized his strong desire to get a degree and start his career, leading him to become a good listener and an excellent student. After graduation, John became a teacher and overcame his negative experience from elementary school. He then developed a program about Italian history with his class, giving him the confidence to continue creating opportunities for fun and creative learning. John's teaching philosophy focused on small groups of students working on projects around a subject, such as studying a country. His dedication to teaching over a span of 10 years ultimately led him to apply to teach at a laboratory school at a state university.  Tune in to this episode filled with personal stories, reflections, and inspiring words from John Aceti to learn more about his journey from veteran to teacher. Don't miss out on this captivating and thought-provoking episode of "From Last to First"!  Key Highlights ·      Military Veteran's Experience Returning to College ·      Leadership in College Club ·      From Ulcer to Teacher: A Personal Transformation ·      Teachers' Role in Students' Personal Needs ·      Effective Program for Teaching Italian History ·      Teaching Evolution: A 10-Year Journey  Notable Quotes “I don't want kids to hate you as teachers. Teachers are professional people and they should be intelligent enough to know how to handle students not only academically but health-wise, personally. That's so important to me.” “I hope that you never deny a child to go to the bathroom because I can guarantee you they will hate you the rest of their lives.” “Adversity brings out the challenge in you to get something done.” “We're going to make a plan that if you have to go to the bathroom, you don't have to ask me permission. You can just go. I trust you.”  Resources John Aceti author’s page on Amazon
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