Kathy,
Your comment made me smile because for me this is the fun part of being a teacher. I get to work with students and help them move closer to their career goals and in the process I get to be a human being about it. Smiling, talking and listening are three elements I try to incorporate each time I interact with students. In addition, I get paid to teach about something I love. This is a win win situation for me.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.