These teachers definitely deserve an apple.
For
some of us, the end of summer means more than an abrupt end to
barbecuing and warm weather; it means that it's time to head back to
that prison of learning we call school. But, for every school day that
seemed like it would never end, there was a teacher who made it all seem
worthwhile. Today, we're paying tribute to those animated educators who
taught their class with class.
Yukari Tanizaki (Azumanga Daioh) - Yukari-sensei might just be the quintessential teacher.
Depending on the day, she can be the sweetest, most inspiring educator
of all time or she can be a brutal tyrant, ruling her classroom with an
iron fist. Whatever her mood though, you cannot deny her commitment to
her students (even if she does assault her students out of jealousy over
the time they got to eat snow crab). We'd definitely be happy to see
her in homeroom.
Iruka Umino (Naruto)
- One could argue that Kakashi or Jiraiya were more pivotal teachers
and role models in Naruto's development from neighborhood menace to
shinobi savior, but don't forget about the first guy who really took a
chance on Naruto - his hapless instructor Iruka-sensei.
From taking Naruto out for ramen to taking an oversized shuriken to the
spinal column to save his life, Iruka proves himself to be a selfless,
caring educator and a cut above the rest of Konoha. 
Negi Springfield (Negima! Magister Negi Magi) - The term "baby genius" immediately comes to mind when thinking of Negi Springfield, the ten year-old Welsh boy wizard-turned-professor.
Middle school was hard enough as a student, but to teach a class of 31
magically-proficient, certifiably wacky middle school girls who are
older than he is? We're going to go ahead and nominate Negi for
sainthood.
Nūbē (Hell Teacher Nūbē)
- Apart from having a withered stump that turns into a demonic claw
which can be used to banish spirits, ghouls and devils to the nether
realm, Nūbē is a very relatable guy.
He's an elementary school teacher who struggles to make ends meet,
spending his salary on pachinko and chasing girls. He doesn't just
protect his students from demonic entities; he also keeps them safe from
the perils of underachieving. For most teachers, the kids are the
demons, but that's why Nūbē's the best.
Eikichi Onizuka (Great Teacher Onizuka) - Despite being an ex-gang member and a certifiable pervert, Eikichi Onizuka is actually a pretty decent guy and, like the title of his series, a great teacher.
Sure, he became a teacher to get laid, but what other educator not only
gives you a solid foundation in academics, but also engages in a wide
variety of extracurriculars like rescuing you from a kidnapping attempt,
preventing multiple suicides and helping with your deeply troubled
family life? Onizuka-sensei, that's who!
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