Quotes

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  "Creating a classroom of inclusion first starts with having a deep respect for my students’ respective cultures and journeys. They have..." (read more)

  Jessica Chapman (CT '24)

  Teacher, Norwich Free Academy
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  "At my first job interview, I said, 'You have to be better than your circumstances every day.' I don’t know where that came from, but..." (read more)

  John Melandro (NY '24)

  Teacher, Tangier Smith Elementary School
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   “My priority is to raise up the next generation of people who can contribute to society. I would like to be in a job where I have that..." (read more)

  Jacob Eitzen (NE '23)

  Teacher, Bellevue West High School
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  “My biggest thing is to inspire kids to be able to go into a job where they don’t ever have to work a day in their life, because..." (read more)

  Megan Eilers (AK '23)

  Teacher, Hutchison High School
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  “It’s inspiring to think about continuing to dive into the hard work that we do every day, and continuing to work towards our mission..." (read more)

  Heather Efaw (ID '23)

  Principal, Future Public School
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  “One of the joys of my job is that I get to watch kids grow. It’s so wonderful to be able to establish relationships with them and help..." (read more)

  Ashley Dunne (CT '23)

  Teacher, Gainfield Elementary School
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  “One of the reasons I chose education is mainly because I struggled as a student growing up, and I wanted a career where I could make a..." (read more)

  Juan Dominguez (TX '23)

  Elementary Executive Master Teacher & High School Girls Head Soccer Coach, SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary
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  “I think education is the foundation of our society. For a lot of students, this is where they really make good, important connections -..." (read more)

  Travis Dodds (VA '23)

  Teacher, Atlee High School