Quotes

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  "I want every kid I teach to have opportunity and choice, which is a phrase that I borrow from my school’s mission statement. I don’t..." (read more)

  Steven Gamache (LA '19)

  Deputy Director, New York Senate Legislative Commission on Rural Resources
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  "For years, society has told students that the single path to success is attending college. This couldn’t be further from the truth and..." (read more)

  Dr. Nick Peruski (MI '19)

  Assistant Principal, White Lake Middle School
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  "There is nothing more powerful in this world than a person willing to rise. Life will inevitably punch each of us in the gut. It may look..." (read more)

  Brian Cox (WY '19)

  Principal, Verona Area High School
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  "I always want my students to think of the Video Production Academy as home. I want them to walk into this room and have positive memories..." (read more)

  Katie McQuone Botello (CA '19)

  Video Production Academy Coordinator, Sunnyside High School
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  "They [high schoolers] are in the process of learning how they fit in the world. Today’s students are more socially aware and less..." (read more)

  Nathan Yaussy (OH '19)

  Biology Lab Coordinator, John Carroll University
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  "I want my students to internalize that no matter the adversity thrown their way, no matter the stereotypes anyone may impose on them, they..." (read more)

  Princess Francois (NY '19)

  New York Executive Director, America Needs You
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  "I define success as growth. Everyone can grow and be successful. It can be personal growth, academic growth, or professional growth. We..." (read more)

  Brooke Lee (OK '19)

  Principal, Claremore High School
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  "Hands-on assignments bring history alive. Reading about an assembly line is fine, but it isn’t going to have the same academic impact as..." (read more)

  Brian Allman (WV '19)

  Teacher, Buckhannon-Upshur High School