Quotes

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  "I like to mentor new teachers because you only get better by improving upon what you know. If there's a small bit of information I..." (read more)

  April Crisci (FL '21)

  Teacher, Westside Elementary School
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  "You don't get into teaching for money or accolades. You get into teaching to change lives....I hope this Award gives me the power to..." (read more)

  Jenelle Bryant (DC '21)

  Reading Interventionist , Seaton Elementary School
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  "My fourth grade teacher, Miss Martin—the way she made me feel when I stepped into her classroom, the way I was engaged, the passion..." (read more)

  Laura Baker-Coronis (CT '21)

  Teacher, Ansonia High School
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  "When I see my students achieve, I feel a strong sense of humbleness that I got to be a part of their learning process. I hope that I..." (read more)

  Reina Cruz (CO '21)

  Teacher/Senior Team Lead, Northfield High School
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  "I teach because education is what gave me the opportunity to reach all of my dreams. I teach because I believe it gives people the..." (read more)

  Angelica Gunderson (CA '21)

  Teacher, Los Alisos S.T.E.M. Magnet Middle School
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  "It's hard to think about how to celebrate educators. They deserve everything to the moon and back. To see their sacrifices on a daily..." (read more)

  Melissa Martin (AZ '21)

  Principal, Chinle Junior High School
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  "When they called my name, time stood still. It's that traditional movie moment, where everything gets quiet, and you hear the rain,..." (read more)

  Jessica Zimmerman (AZ '21)

  K-8 Instructional Coach and Gifted Coordinator, Valley View Leadership Academy
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  "I love to build rapport with kids. I strive to let my kids know that they are loved and that school is a safe place."— Kamisha..." (read more)

  Kamisha Burlingame (AR '21)

  Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School