Quotes

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  "I have my students write down what they want to do when they grow up, and I save them. Then when they graduate I mail it to them. I..." (read more)

  Kristen Maurer (OH '21)

  Teacher, Midvale Elementary School
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  "When I see my students achieve, it makes me so excited for them—and I always tell them, 'Don't forget me when you're famous!'..." (read more)

  Ali Jun (NV '21)

  Music Specialist, Tyrone Thompson Elementary School
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  "I felt like education was a calling for me. I went to school to study medicine, but I had a great teacher [in college] who influenced..." (read more)

  Tyler Finch (NM '21)

  Teacher , Loving High School
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  "Every day I come to school and I just want to do my best for each and every one of you....Thank you for helping me be the best..." (read more)

  Gabrielle Kahawai (NM '21)

  Teacher, Gonzales Community School
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  "I love getting a group of little kiddos at the beginning of the year, and then by the end of the year we are a family. I love..." (read more)

  Michelle Fouts (NE '21)

  Teacher, Holdrege Elementary
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  "I don't think I was that great a teacher until I got my counseling degree....It allowed me to see students in such a different light...." (read more)

  Katie Mace (NE '21)

  Guidance Counselor , Lyons-Decatur Northeast
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  "I'm standing on the shoulders of giants....As long as I can remember, I never wanted to be anything but a teacher. I grew up in a..." (read more)

  Justin Scarbro (NC '21)

  Teacher, Walter Hines Page High School
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  "The arts are so powerful because they connect to students' multiple intelligences and learning styles....Integrating the arts offers..." (read more)

  Victoria Lightfoot (NC '21)

  Instructional Coach, Millbrook Magnet Elementary School