Some famous educators who inspire my teaching are Carl Rogers, John Dewey, and Jean Piaget. 

Carl Rogers was a humanistic educator who emphasized the significance of positive teacher-student relationships and empathy. His person-centered approach aligns with my belief in nurturing each student's individual well-being, self-esteem, and self-actualization. I aim to create a safe, accepting environment, mirroring Rogers' principles. 

John Dewey laid the foundation for the constructivism approach where he advocated for experiential learning and emphasized the role of the teacher as a facilitator in student-centered education. His educational philosophy is surrounded by experiential, student-centered learning, where students actively engage with the material. I draw inspiration from his belief in learning by doing and his emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and fostering a dynamic teacher-student relationship. 

Jean Piaget is very well known for the different stages of development. Four main concepts that he focused on that I plan to use in my teaching one day, one being the stages of development. Piaget's stages of cognitive development have highlighted the importance of age-appropriate instruction and recognizing the diverse cognitive abilities at different stages children are out. The next concept was constructivism, where Piaget had an emphasis on the active role of learners in constructing their understanding, which influenced the rise of constructivist theories, emphasizing hands-on learning and student engagement. The third was the sociocultural perspective where he emphasized the social and cultural aspects of learning, suggesting that interaction and collaboration are crucial for cognitive development. Finally, he believed in having holistic Development whereas educators should have a curriculum that is designed to address intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of development.