I have been nominated for teaching excellence awards by students who didn&#x27;t want to learn when they entered my classroom. I am considered by many to be a great teacher based on my student evaluations and peer feedback.<p>But it&#x27;s tiring and taxing, and it takes time away from interacting with the people who do want to be there.<p>These little quips like yours usually come from people who have never taught a diverse group of students before, and they are condescending to people who dedicate their lives to teaching others.