Quotes

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  "Ultimately, success is about connection. When my students and my own children can share the same space of learning, language and..." (read more)

  Danyel Smith (CA '24)

  American Sign Language Teacher, Alta Loma High School
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  "My core teaching belief has always been 'start with the heart.' I want my learners to remember that in my classroom they were seen, valued..." (read more)

  Jessica Stoen (ND '24)

  Teacher, Northern Cass Elementary School
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  "I pray that, when my students exit my class or the locker room for the final time, they can look back and say that I loved them, cared for..." (read more)

  Dan Gallagher (SD '24)

  Teacher, Roncalli Middle and Senior High School
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  "I hope to be remembered as a teacher that truly cared about their students and wanted what was best for them."— Spotlight Interview with..." (read more)

  Dexter Hanzel (NE '24)

  Teacher, Neligh-Oakdale Jr./Sr. High School
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  "I think the best teachers are the students themselves."— Interview with the Milken Family Foundation..." (read more)

  Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24)

  P-TECH Teacher, Clint High School
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  "Growing up, I had some amazing teachers who made a lasting impact on me. Their ability to inspire and make complex subjects feel..." (read more)

  Nancy Chavira (TX '24)

  Teacher, Johanna O'Donnell Intermediate School
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  "I wanted to pursue a career in education because I want to make a difference for students who really need to be seen, heard, and pushed to..." (read more)

  Jillian Levreault (MA '24)

  Teacher, Southbridge Middle School
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  "I hope to be remembered as kind, present, and genuinely invested in student success."— Spotlight Interview with the Milken Family..." (read more)

  Micah Depper (ME '24)

  Teacher, Bath Middle School