Teachers Song - A Mentor's Theme Song

Teachers song to motivate and inspire teens

Sammie Lee Hill was born in San Francisco, California in 1950, and was raised in north Richmond. He retired from the California Police Department in 1992, and then worked working at Richmond High School in the capacity of Community Relations Liaison. He is a mentor and also teaches workshops for students in music publishing and copyrights. His success as a Lyricist/Songwriter has earned him numerous awards and overwhelming recognition for the “Mentor Theme Song”. Sammie is a member of the Songwriter’s Guild of America, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and the Screen Actors Guild.

Grateful thanks are expressed to Sammie for permission to place the “Teachers Song” on the Mentoring Matters website.

Teachers Song

TEACHERS, you’re my guidin’ inspiration

Thanks for givin’ me an education

You work so hard, so I can reach my goals

With respect, I will do what I’m told

You have taught me the wisdom, and show’d me the will

Now I have the ability to perform my skills

TEACHERS, with your knowledge, I can succeed in life

You’re like an angel, that bless’d me in the night

I love you, and I care for you

There’s nothin’ I wouldn’t do for you

Teaching is your concern…

So, show me the way, and I will learn

TEACHERS, I will walk and stand by you

I respect what you do

So whatever I become I’ll be ready for the new millennium

Let me fulfill my dreams and expectations

Cause, we are all partners in education.

Original Lyrics by: Sammie Lee Hill
Copyright. © 1999