BTW.. all of my teachers were over 60, with exception of my kindergarten teacher (who I hoped to marry, yes, even at 4yo ;^)).. and my Jr. year at HS English teacher (can’t even remember her name anymore.. but she was semi-lib (but not book burning level), which was uncommon at the time in West Texas)..
I DID respect all of my teachers in grade school EXCEPT my 4th grade teacher, who was a witch from beyond :/ (I DO still remember her name :p).