Quotes

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  "My definition of success is reaching a goal not just with hard work and dedication, but by making mistakes, learning from them and..." (read more)

  Shannon Hill (WY '17)

  Teacher, Thermopolis Middle School
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  "I knew that I wanted to teach middle school—I believe that students make huge decisions about their future based upon their..." (read more)

  Erika Klose (WV '17)

  K12 Technology Integration Coordinator for STEM and Computer Science , West Virginia Department of Education
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  "My biggest challenge in the classroom is getting my students to know and understand that they can achieve any goal they set their..." (read more)

  Ryan James (VA '17)

  Teacher, Lucille M. Brown Middle School
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  "Teaching is much more than just the skills I develop in my content area. Reading and writing and all of the skills that are a part of..." (read more)

  Jennifer Fuller (TX '17)

  Teacher, Arlington Collegiate High School
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  "I hope [my students] remember the government curriculum and projects we did together, and that they become involved citizens. But..." (read more)

  Paula Franklin (TN '17)

  Teacher, West High School
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  "I became a teacher to teach more than just math. I want my learners to understand the power of learning, persistence, creativity and..." (read more)

  Carla Diede (SD '17)

  Teacher, Harrisburg South Middle School
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  "My biggest challenge in the classroom right now is an emerging trend towards academic apathy. It’s a frightening trajectory, but I..." (read more)

  Erin Reichert (SC '17)

  Teacher, Bluffton High School
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  "For me, success is making a career of helping others recognize and achieve their own potential." — from Spotlight: 10..." (read more)

  Lauren Hopkins (RI '17)

  Teacher, Coventry High School