Others that were not mentioned already–Mona Lisa Smile, Up The Down Staircase (book and film), The Man Without a Face, and Finding Forrester

Dead Poet’s Society w/ Robin Williams

Teachers w/ Nick Nolte

I love Dead Poet’s Society and Mr. Holland’s Opus.

And for your teacher parody you have to go with High School High with Jon Lovitz.

I have also seen him speak in person and he is amazing!

THE RON CLARK STORY follows the inspiring tale of an energetic, creative and idealistic young teacher who leaves his small North Carolina hometown to teach in a New York City public school. Through his passionate use of special rules for his classroom, highly innovative teaching techniques and an undying devotion to his students and helping them cope with their problems; Clark is able to make a remarkable difference in the lives of his students.