Fictional Teachers That Taught Us Real-Life Lessons Teaching can be a tough and fairly thankless job at times, but that didn’t stop our teachers from pursuing this line of work. Whether they were highly motivational or horrendously ill-suited for the job, some teachers leave imprints that stay with us for a lifetime. In honor of Teachers’ Day, we reminisce about 5 fictional but truly inspirational teachers who have shaped the minds of generations of viewers. 1. Miss Ai Yo Yo, Good Morning, Sir! Source Better known as ‘Ai Yo Yo Lao Shi’ (Miss ‘Ai Yo Yo’), Shen Rong remains one of the most inspiring figures from local television in the 90s. She’s still remembered by many today for her catchphrase, “Aiyoyo”. As a passionate and enthusiastic new teacher in 1950s Singapore, she took up a teaching role at a local kampung school. Her kind and attentive personality was evident in every episode, as she went out of her way to nurture her pupils. Not only did she acquire the respect and admiration of her pupils, she was beloved by audiences as well. Along with its catchy opening theme song, “Good Morning, Sir!”, the show became a big hit and “Aiyoyo” was […]
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