Quotes

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  "I teach because I love to see my kids grow and learn. When I see my students achieve, I'm so proud of them, because I know how hard they..." (read more)

  Tiffany Miera (CO '22)

  Teacher, Needham Elementary School
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  "My teacher Mrs. Nash really helped give me a voice and guide me in fourth grade....You know when you want to be a teacher. I wake up every..." (read more)

  Shaina Brenner (NJ '22)

  Teacher, Elms Elementary School
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  "I just love my students. I try to make learning special and magical. I'm so excited for what's ahead and the opportunities that I'll have..." (read more)

  Emily Glynn (RI '22)

  Teacher, Agnes B. Hennessey Elementary School
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  "I took a high school class called Child Development, where children came in and we got to teach and work with them. From there, I always..." (read more)

  Melissa Salkeld (MD '21)

  Teacher, Prettyboy Elementary
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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, and..." (read more)

  Jessica Zimmerman (AZ '21)

  Gifted Experience and Design Specialist, Immersive-9
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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 do..." (read more)

  Jenelle Bryant (DC '21)

  Language and Literacy Facilitator and Professional Development Specialist , CORE Learning and The Reading League
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  "Band teaches leadership skills and teamwork. We are the largest, most diverse group on campus. We have all walks of life, all genders, all..." (read more)

  Grant Harbison (AR '21)

  Director of Bands, The Academies at Jonesboro 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