Watched the show. Danza is a lousy teacher. He needs to go back to acting and although a mediocre actor, he at least can't do any damage.

He isn't that bad of a teacher. He is one with a heart. That is how many teachers start. But I have to say the administrators have become hardcore "hard asses". I mean couldn't they have taken the dog biscuit as a joke? I work in education and I am tired of those who are burnt out and should have left years ago. Some of those people should be gone. Remember they are KIDS!!!!

Re: The Origami. I think he said he cried, because of paying attention the young man was making origami. I used to draw pictures in my notebooks. It was nothing against the teachers. I already took notes and knew the material. I was not being challenged. I did not let them see me do it. Some kids today are not being taught manners and respect of elders.

Poor Mr. Danza his heart is huge. People are too cynical. Who says a person who acts can't teach? He's giving it his all, I give him an A+

My daughter's school is in the top 10 in the country and they are not all certified teachers, but they are experts in their field. We have PhD's in science and math TEACHING science and math.

Teacher certification really has nothing to do with who will be a good teacher.

Compassion, common sense,flexibility and a good sense of humor working as a teacher! There are many with Phd's, numerous Master's, yet all those degrees, book smart and no common sense or empathy for the needs of students, you have nothing! Students seem to relate well with honest, caring and respectful teachers, not those that are by the books, strict, no time for listening to their needs and punishing students in crisis, instead of taking that time to find out what the problem may be, and try to help, allowing others in the class a chance to interact and let that student in crisis, know they're not alone! You don't get much done in a classroom when a student is having a crisis and acting out, so it's best to talk with them, not down to them! Yes, it's good to show emotions in front of the students, they'll realize you too are human, teaching them compassion for another and letting them know you do care!

Dr. Danza did an amazing job teaching at NEHS. There was no faking on his part in anything he did. Yes, he only taught two classes a day and he isn't certified. Certification does not make one a qualified teacher. Positively impacting the students, staff, parents, and alumni of a high school community is what makes a great teacher and Mr. Danza was great! Watch TEACH and you will see what a real teacher does, in and out of the classroom.

A teacher that really cares if his students learn. NOT his paycheck. NOT who is president. NOT his three months off. NOT "How soon is the next "teachers' day?" NOT if he will get a raise, better medical benefits, longer paid vacation, more time off with more pay.

How refreshing!

Teaching is all about knowing the subject matter, a strong desire to help kids learn, an engaging personality, and an ability to discipline. If Tony Danza can do all of that he can teach.

Tony is quailfied to teach, and the students should be happy he is there. he is a good man, and is as nice as any man can be. The students could do a lot worse, than having Tony as their teacher.
I wish him, all the very best in life.
He sure deserves it.

I think I know why Tony cried about the origami; My theory follows: The most well known origami (when teaching it) is the crane. Chances are the book for the origami lesson was "Sadako and the thousand cranes" by Elanor Coerr (sp?). This biography of Sadako Sasaki is very moving, and Tony may have recalled the details while teaching the lesson. Unless Oprah reads that book, she will never understand why he got teary-eyed. I have read it, taught a similar lesson, and I know the reason why.