A Teacher to Mentor

By Maria Villar
We often measure teaching performance in very personal terms. We think of the impact of our lessons, the accomplishments of our students and the outcomes of our programs. Yet the most genuine form of education, Chiara Lubich wrote in Essential Writings, transcends the self, “It seeks to build the individual and to build community.” Gail Giacobbe’s experience after retirement clearly shows us the value of moving beyond oneself and seeking unity.


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