Articles
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Spotlight: Brittany Matsushino (AZ '15)
March 15, 2016Brittany Matsushino (AZ '15) changed schools often as a kid thanks to her dad's military career. Her teachers provided welcome stability and support as she moved around — and now she's doing the same.
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Spotlight: Ryan Lafferty (WA '15)
March 14, 2016How does Ryan Lafferty (WA '15) define success in the classroom? When both he and the students are having fun.
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Spotlight: Ryan Moore (CO '15)
March 11, 2016Ryan Moore (CO '15) learned to value systematic processes during stints in the military and as a prison corrections officer. It's no surprise that his classroom runs like clockwork.
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Spotlight: Michelle Ryan (MA '15)
March 9, 2016Testing, deadlines, logistics and protocols can distract a new teacher, but a graduate school professor taught Michelle Ryan (MA '15) to focus on the prize: the positive learning experiences of her students.
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Spotlight: Melody Tucker (AL '15)
March 7, 2016Science teacher Dr. Melody Tucker (AL '15) knows her time in the classroom has a lasting impact: "The students you touch will remember you forever, and you can help change their lives."
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Spotlight: Deborah Siebern-Dennis (MO '15)
March 3, 2016A first-year encounter with an unsupportive parent reminded Deborah Siebern-Dennis (MO '15) that teachers rarely know what goes on at home. Her response: a conscious and consistent flow of encouragement and positivity.
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Spotlight: Lindsey Bibler (SC '15)
March 2, 2016Lindsey Bibler (SC '15) learned important lessons from her first job at her hometown YMCA: Every child is different, and every child wants to feel special.
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Spotlight: Angela Malone (MD '15)
March 2, 2016Studying opera taught Angela Malone (MD '15) important lessons she uses in her classroom every day: Practice makes perfect, preparation is key, and a touch of dramatic flair never hurts with middle schoolers.
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Spotlight: Misty Ayres-Miranda (TN '15)
March 1, 2016A month in the mail room at a large medical office convinced Misty Ayres-Miranda (TN '15) of one thing: There was no way she'd spend her career in a cubicle.
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Spotlight: Ricardo Larios (OR '15)
February 29, 2016For Ricardo Larios (OR '15), morning is the best part of the school day: "Every day is a new opportunity to change a person's life, help someone learn a life story, or be the only person in their life who cares."