My Take on "The Hobart Shakespeareans"

On a whim, I rented "The Hobart Shakespeareans" from Netflix and was totally transfixed from start to finish. I have never seen a teacher with a vision as strong and as powerful as Rafe's. The beauty of what he's done in the classroom is that he didn't copy a model..it was a model created straight from his heart. And, oh what a model it is! In a nutshell, he teaches the students to "be kind" and "work hard." Stunningly simple with elegant results. But, in every word, every gesture, every interaction, he illustrates with his own behavior the same message that he is trying to impart. There is no emphasis on grades, tests, or other stress-inducing learning tools...but rather on supporting your fellow classmate, understanding what you read, working together and all the crucial life skills that seem to go by the wayside in most classrooms. Do not wait..rent this documentary today! If you've struggled with leaving an imprint on the planet, you will be so inspired to do better (in whatever you do) by watching this film.