Quotes

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  "I hope my students remember that failure is not a bad thing; it’s a learning experience. I hope they don’t let the fear of failure..." (read more)

  Ashley Johnson (IN '24)

  Teacher, DeKalb High School
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  "The most effective strategy for helping my students learn is building strong relationships and fostering a classroom community where..." (read more)

  Jenna Stewart (KY '24)

  Teacher, Longbranch Elementary School
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  "I hope my students remember me as someone they could always come for whatever it is they were going through. I hope they remember that..." (read more)

  Charday Wilson (LA '24)

  Master Teacher, Logansport High School
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  "Musical rhythms are a great way to connect students to math skills. We use groupings, fractions, and identify symbols associated with..." (read more)

  Kyle Cook (LA '24)

  Band Director, Mentor Teacher, Maplewood Middle School
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  "Success comes in many different forms and looks different for everyone. I think of success as something that reflects you leaving it all..." (read more)

  Ashley Davis (LA '24)

  Teacher, Central Intermediate School
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  "I like teaching students about jobs connected to the lessons and how they are used. This sparks students’ interest in potential careers..." (read more)

  Marcus Ross (ID '24)

  Teacher, Lakes Middle School
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  "As a mentor, I try to cater my mentoring toward what my mentee needs and how I can best help them as an educator. I focus on listening..." (read more)

  Emily Litz (NJ '24)

  Teacher, Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School
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  "We need more teachers who are willing to do the hard work of being a teacher. Some days are tough but the rewarding aspect of the job will..." (read more)

  Maria Santonastaso (RI '24)

  Teacher, Glen Hills Elementary School