Famous teachers in pop culture

Greatest Teachers Of All Times - Teacher’s Day Special

The world had many great people from different fields, like some of the greatest teachers of all time. And the forthcoming Happy Teacher’s Day makes perfect sense to know about some of the most famous teachers from history.


They are those who went beyond their profession and taught the world something or the other. These teachers have etched their name on the eternal wall of time.

Savitribai Phule

Apart from being one of the great teachers for her contribution, Savitribai Phule is also India’s first woman teacher. Born on 3rd January 1831, Savitribai Phule was also a social reformer, educationalist, and a poet. She took a stand for women’s right in British rule and went on to built 18 schools and also encouraged women for education.


Chanakya

Chanakya, a name which has etched itself on the frame of time. Chanakya is known to be one of the most popular Indian gurus. He served as the professor at Takshila University teaching political science and economics. He served as an advisor for Chandragupt Maurya and is stil


Teachers often play an important part in our lives even when we don’t realise it. A good teacher is someone who helps us become a good human being first and later on, a good citizen. Different countries celebrate teacher’s day on different dates to mark the contribution of the teachers to their society. All teachers play a significant role in shaping a student’s life during their formative years. With their patience and love, they leave a huge impact on a student’s life. Let's discuss some of the Best Teachers In The World!


When you think of your favourite teacher, which one comes to your mind? The math teacher that helped you solve problems on fractions, trigonometry, etc., or your sports teacher who helped you discover a new sport or the one who was the reason behind your current career path? While some teachers have changed lives, some have changed the world with their extraordinary talent and knowledge. Let’s see how these 7 teachers changed the world.

Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton was a famous teacher, mathematician, and physicist who established the theory o

William Smith (teacher)

South African science and mathematics teacher (1939–2024)

William Macdonald SmithGCOB (25 June 1939 – 21 August 2024) was a South African science and mathematics teacher who was best known for his maths and science lessons on television.[1] Born in Makhanda (Grahamstown), he is the son of the ichthyologist Margaret Mary Smith and Professor J. L. B. Smith, the renowned chemist and ichthyologist who identified the coelacanth.

Early life and education

William Smith was born on 25 June 1939.[2] He attended St. Andrew's Prep before matriculating at Union High School in Graaff-Reinet. Smith then went on to study at Rhodes University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and chemistry, followed by an honours degree (cum laude) in chemistry at the same institution. Following that, he obtained a master's degree from the University of Natal (Pietermaritzburgcampus) in only seven months.[2]

During his time at school and university, Smith showed an interest in film and camerawork, scripting, shootin

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