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a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
schoolteachers don't always get the summers off, for some teach during that period as well
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Recent Examples of schoolteacher
That paves the way for Elijah to move in with a foster parent — in this case, a retired schoolteacher in the Traverse City area who came forward this week and offered to take him in.
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024
In The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, her performance as a Scottish schoolteacher who fills her students’ heads with dreams—even as her own blind spots include a fascination with fascism—is a quiet, shimmering marvel.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
Despite Horne's status as the show's creator, Davies, a former schoolteacher turned actor and comedian, literally occupies the bigger chair in each episode.
—John Kapetaneas, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
And yet, Flanagan pulls off the herculean task of peppering this premise of rampant death with bursts of macabre and surreal humor, as Felicia’s ex, the schoolteacher Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor), tries to convince nihilistic parents to keep educating their kids.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024
In The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, her performance as a Scottish schoolteacher who fills her students’ heads with dreams—even as her own blind spots include a fascination with fascism—is a quiet, shimmering marvel.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
Despite Horne's status as the show's creator, Davies, a former schoolteacher turned actor and comedian, literally occupies the bigger chair in each episode.
—John Kapetaneas, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
And yet, Flanagan pulls off the herculean task of peppering this premise of rampant death with bursts of macabre and surreal humor, as Felicia’s ex, the schoolteacher Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor), tries to convince nihilistic parents to keep educating their kids.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolteacher
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Chrissy Carter is a yoga and meditation teacher with nearly 20 years of experience.Chrissy Carter, Outside Online, 30 Nov. 2024
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Al Shanker, a key figure in the history of teachers unions, was the president of the American Federation of Teachers from 1974 to 1997.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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After serving in the U.S. Air Force and obtaining two university degrees, Baker embarked on a career as a painter, curator and educator.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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By combining technology, psychology, and education, business leaders and educators can equip individuals with the tools to combat misinformation and build a more informed, resilient society.C.M. Rubin, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Williams, a pilates instructor, and Allen broke up in 2023 after dating for six years.Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Chiricahua Apache sculptor and painter Allan Houser once worked as a pipefitter and art instructor to support his family.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Schoolteacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schoolteacher. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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