Quotes

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  "I don't want to teach my students what to think. It is my job to teach students how to think critically and how to be civically minded..." (read more)

  Harry Shontz (NY '25)

  Teacher, The Leffell School
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  "I wish for my students to be their own biggest cheerleaders. We spend our entire lives with ourselves, so it’s important to treat..." (read more)

  Kyle Spaltholz (RI '25)

  School Counselor, Portsmouth Middle School
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  "I believe in the future of agriculture. I believe it has changed the world and has the power to change it further for the better. I hope..." (read more)

  Dr. Christian Stanley (AL '25)

  Teacher, Goshen High School
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  "If my students leave my classroom believing in their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and continue learning beyond my..." (read more)

  Sarah Watkins (LA '25)

  Teacher, Stella Worley Middle School
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  "Ultimately, success is about connection. When my students and my own children can share the same space of learning, language and..." (read more)

  Danyel Smith (CA '24)

  American Sign Language Teacher, Alta Loma High School
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  "My core teaching belief has always been 'start with the heart.' I want my learners to remember that in my classroom they were seen, valued..." (read more)

  Jessica Stoen (ND '24)

  Teacher, Northern Cass Elementary School
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  "I pray that, when my students exit my class or the locker room for the final time, they can look back and say that I loved them, cared for..." (read more)

  Dan Gallagher (SD '24)

  Activities Director, Dean of Middle School Mission & Vision, and Head Basketball Coach, Roncalli Middle and Senior High School
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  "I hope to be remembered as a teacher that truly cared about their students and wanted what was best for them."— Spotlight Interview with..." (read more)

  Dexter Hanzel (NE '24)

  Teacher, Neligh-Oakdale Jr./Sr. High School