Quotes

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  "There is no reward like when you see your kids succeed, not just on an assignment, but in life."— Interview with MetroNews..." (read more)

  Brooke Bailey (WV '25)

  Teacher, Mullens Elementary School
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  "I thought being a teacher was the most magical thing in the world. This has been my dream. Teaching is the best job in the world."—..." (read more)

  Jeanette Capritti (NJ '25)

  Teacher, Lawrence Middle School
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  "I had some teachers who were really important to me. They helped me figure out life and what I was doing. They inspired me to care about..." (read more)

  Garrid Halsey (WY '25)

  Teacher, Laramie Middle School
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  "Coming from a family of educators, I was surrounded by examples of strong teaching and service. They even told me at a young age that I..." (read more)

  Dr. Jeffery Heggs (GA '25)

  Media Specialist, Burke County High School
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  "Most importantly, believe in every child’s potential. Even on the hardest days, remember that your impact reaches far beyond the..." (read more)

  Shane Henderson (NC '25)

  Teacher, Pittsboro Elementary School
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  "The best educators are the ones who never stop being students themselves. Treat every challenge as a learning opportunity, and stay open..." (read more)

  Joel Hudec (CA '25)

  Principal, Brookside Elementary School
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  "Even though they come from a very small rural area that most people have never heard of, they can grow up to be great people who do..." (read more)

  Stephanie Johnson (MI '25)

  Teacher, Pine River Middle School
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  "I knew that I wanted students to feel loved. When you feel loved and you have the relationships with students, they trust you, they learn..." (read more)

  Olivia Joseph (TX '25)

  Teacher, Howard Norman Elementary