Quotes

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  "I teach my students that when people feel helpless, sharing stories is a powerful way to promote understanding, empathy and change...." (read more)

  Gina Benz (SD '15)

  Teacher, Roosevelt High School
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  "My father's influence really turned me on to education. When I was a little girl, he would work nights and spend days with me..." (read more)

  Vanessa Torres (SC '16)

  Teacher, Nursery Road Elementary School Arts Magnet
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  "I hope students remember me as an encourager and a person who believed in them. I hope they see me as the person who helped them to..." (read more)

  Lindsay Murray (VA '16)

  Teacher, South Salem Elementary School
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  "I know I'm succeeding as an educator when the relationships I've built with students remain years later. When I see them..." (read more)

  Melissa Kovac (NM '16)

  Principal, R.M. Sweeney Elementary School
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  "The most exciting thing about the lower grades is that the students are so loving, care for each other and want to be at school. The..." (read more)

  Eric Crouch (GA '16)

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  "I had the opportunity to attend the same elementary school where my mom was a teacher. I was in her classroom before and after school..." (read more)

  Lukas Hefty (FL '16)

  Assistant Principal, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School
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  "What I love most about primary-age children is their ability to feed off your enthusiasm. I think the best way to describe it is to..." (read more)

  Paul Campbell (AK '16)

  Teacher, Aquarian Charter School
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  "I think as a nation we need to put more money, time and effort into teachers in their first through fifth years. That's when..." (read more)

  Felicia Casto (CO '16)

  Instructional Mathematics Coach, Clifton Elementary School