Andy Brown, President Elect, Irish National Teachers Association
> A Teacher has to have an in-depth knowledge of learning and how different pupils learn
> In-depth knowledge of the curriculum and subject
Professionalism
> Is creative wisdom through planning and the purpose to completion.
> Is looking at oneself in the mirror at night and say – “I did everything I possibly could for the pupils in my class today.

Robert Power
> A good teacher turns the key to wonder in our children's lives
> Is the very foundation for self respect, achievement and learning
> Takes pride in the job and carries out the duty with care to make a difference

Jim Higgins
> School is a learning community
> A teacher must have the interest of the pupils who are sitting in front of him/her at heart

Fr.V.M.Thomas SDB
> Quality teaching requires quality training
> The kind of world we live in tomorrow depends not partially, but entirely upon the type and quality of learning that takes place in the class room today.