Quotes

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  "I had excellent examples of what a quality educator should embody, and I wanted to give that back to students in the best way I knew..." (read more)

  Ashley Gerald (MO '21)

  Teacher, Lusher Elementary School
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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, Hellstern Middle School
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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. I..." (read more)

  Katie Mace (NE '21)

  Guidance Counselor , Lyons-Decatur Northeast
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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 creating..." (read more)

  Michelle Fouts (NE '21)

  Teacher, Holdrege Elementary
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  "When I started teaching, I realized that not every kid loves coming to school. I want to change that and make school a fun, exciting place..." (read more)

  Jessica Goodman (KY '21)

  Assistant Principal, James E. Farmer Elementary
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  "I teach because kids need us....We can be their people. Not every child has people at their home. We give them a safe space to grow and..." (read more)

  Chayna Adams (MS '21)

  Public Relations Director, Hancock County School District
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  "I love working with the kids every day. I love those 'aha' moments, when they finally catch on and realize they can do this....I was a..." (read more)

  Jenna O'Driscoll (MI '21)

  Principal, Reese Elementary School
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  "In the metro Detroit area we have a big market [for industrial sewing] in automotive, aerospace and interior spaces....[In my CTE..." (read more)

  Stacie Yokhana (MI '21)

  Teacher, Fraser High School