PARRISH, FLA — Coach Clifford Lim never pictured himself becoming an elementary school teacher.
Now he can’t picture himself doing anything else. He teaches physical education at Harvey K-8 at Copperstone in Manatee County. He teaches his students the basics and how to live a healthy lifestyle.
What You Need To Know
- Coach Clifford Lim teaches PE at Harvey K-8 at Copperstone in Manatee County
- Lim was a minister first and then transitioned into a career in education
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“You don’t have to be a body builder. You don’t have to marathon winner. You just have to keep up with your exercise and stay fit,” said Lim.
He teaches more than 1,000 students and wears many hats.
“Yeah I’m an eye glass fixer, I’m a counselor, I’m a nurse, I’m a mom, I’m a dad. We do everything out here,” said Lim.
A parent nominated him to be our A+ Teacher saying he was a saving grace for her son. Lim says he wants the best for every student.
“Regardless of what’s going on in their life, they just need that stability that someone’s going to love them for who they are regardless,” said Lim.
He didn’t start out teaching. Lim was a minister first and then transitioned into a career in education.
“I always loved playing with the kids and everything but I never thought I would be a teacher so it’s one of those aspects God honestly put me where I’m supposed to be and I’ve been enjoying it ever since,” said Lim.
In addition to teaching, Lim leads a running club in the morning which helps get kids active before the school day begins.
“It’s just motivating them, having them set goals, and just going after their goals and doing what they need to do to achieve those goals,” said Lim.