In them, the "student" is considered to be of a "lesser" human, than the teacher.

Sorry, but I meant nothing of the kind when I wrote the words you quote.

I'm not, nor have ever been a teacher. And I certainly do not ascribe any god-like powers to teachers in general.

However, I was lucky enough to have a teacher when I was aged 10/11 that inspired me. And from my dusty recollection of those years, the entire class I was a part of. I still have vivid recollections of many of the lessons he taught us; where for the most part I have none of most of my other teachers.