Quotes

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  "Every day we come in and do what's best for [our students]. Some days that looks like a normal lesson, and some days that means throwing..." (read more)

  Kaitlin McPeake (AL '21)

  Teacher, Yarbrough Elementary School
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  "I teach because of the kids. I want to be that person that not every kid has in their day-to-day lives. To me, it's much more than..." (read more)

  Kelsey Cooper (AL '21)

  Teacher, Discovery Middle School
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  "Educators do the most important work—leading and inspiring the minds of the future....We show up and the kids know that we care about..." (read more)

  Michelle Iwasaki (HI '21)

  Academic Coach, Kalihi Kai Elementary School
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  "I'm standing on the shoulders of giants....As long as I can remember, I never wanted to be anything but a teacher. I grew up in a place..." (read more)

  Justin Scarbro (NC '21)

  Teacher, Walter Hines Page High School
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  "I teach because I love working with kids. I love making a difference in their lives....I teach to watch their progress."— Heather..." (read more)

  Heather Haught (WV '21)

  Teacher, McNinch Primary School
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  "I hope that you guys consider being a teacher one day. Because being able to stand in a classroom and get to know kids, and get to hear..." (read more)

  Michelle Wolfe (WV '21)

  Teacher, East Hardy High School
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  "Seek out mentors in the profession who push you to be better, not complacent."

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  Nathan Gibbs-Bowling (WA '13)

  Teacher, American Community Schools
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  "Humanity always comes before academic content, so take the time to listen to your students, give them space to be themselves, and..." (read more)

  Dr. Manuel Rustin (CA '11)

  Teacher, John Muir High School