Classics and Literature:
* William Butler Yeats: Irish poet and Nobel Laureate, who taught at the Bedford School in England for a brief period.
* Rudyard Kipling: Author of *The Jungle Book*, who taught at the United Services College in England.
* J.R.R. Tolkien: Creator of the *Lord of the Rings*, who taught Anglo-Saxon and English language at Oxford University.
* C.S. Lewis: Author of *The Chronicles of Narnia*, who was a renowned scholar and lecturer at Oxford University and later Cambridge.
* Harper Lee: Author of *To Kill a Mockingbird*, who taught in a small Alabama school for a short period.
Contemporary:
* Neil Gaiman: Fantasy and graphic novel author, who was a teacher for a time before becoming a full-time writer.
* Stephen King: Master of horror, who taught creative writing at the University of Maine.
* J.K. Rowling: Author of the *Harry Potter* series, who taught English as a Foreign Language in Portugal.
* Malcolm Gladwell: Non-fiction author and journalist, who taught history at a private school before pursuing writing.
* Suzanne Collins: Author of the *Hunger Games* trilogy, who was a screenwriter for various television shows before becoming a full-time author.
Beyond Fiction:
* Maya Angelou: Poet and memoirist, who held various teaching positions and worked as a professor.
* Toni Morrison: Nobel Laureate and author, who taught at Texas Southern University.
* Margaret Atwood: Author, poet, and environmental activist, who taught English literature at several universities.
Additional Note:
Many authors have experiences as teachers that shape their writing, even if they didn't teach for a long time. It's a profession that often cultivates a strong sense of empathy, understanding, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
This is just a small sample, and there are many other talented authors who have been teachers.