Vennetta, I agree in principle but want to be sure we are on the same page. A teaching is not a friend in the conventional definition. However, a quality instructor will be friendly to students and be a person students feel comfortable to approach and trust. This is a different kind of friendship and is more along the lines of a mentor than someone to share your most intimate thoughts. It is important not to be confused here and being friendly is an important quality in a good instructor.
James Jackson
