Quotes

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  "Teaching can be rewarding and heartbreaking at the same time—literally sometimes in the same day and the same breath. At the end of..." (read more)

  Dawn McLain (AR '17)

  Math Multi-Classroom Leader, North Little Rock (Lakewood) Middle School
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  "I am inspired by the teachers who do more than just teach. My role models are those reaching out and changing lives beyond the..." (read more)

  Valerie Baalerud (AK '17)

  Student and Staff Services Principal, Bartlett High School
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  "My students have become more attentive in class and more trusting of my advice outside of class. They come to me when they are..." (read more)

  Aja Brown (NY '17)

  Teacher, The Metropolitan Soundview High School
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  "I hope they remember how excited they were to get their hands dirty and solve problems, just like real scientists and engineers. Some..." (read more)

  Dan Adler (MA '17)

  Principal in Residence, UP Academy Boston, and UP Education Network Science Lead, UP Education Network
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  "I hope [my students] will remember how to engage in scientific inquiry and how to reliably answer their own questions later in..." (read more)

  Lisa Rodgers (CO '17)

  Teacher, Grandview High School
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  "I hope my students take from my class the power of the written word. I want them to understand, whether they are the writer or they..." (read more)

  Alexis Sjol (CA '17)

  Activities Director and English Teacher, Ruben S. Ayala High School
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  "I always start each year by giving my kids a questionnaire that asks about their interests, hobbies, attitudes, and past experiences...." (read more)

  Katherine Watkins (TN '17)

  Dean of Academics, Memphis School of Excellence
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  "It took me a long time to realize that [as a master teacher] I was able to effect change in so many people. I get to take my ideas..." (read more)

  Katie Negen (TX '17)

  Assistant Principal , Slaton High School