Quotes

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  "I became a teacher to teach more than just math. I want my learners to understand the power of learning, persistence, creativity and much..." (read more)

  Carla Diede (SD '17)

  Field Placement Coordinator, Fredrikson School of Education, University of Sioux Falls
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  "Teaching can be rewarding and heartbreaking at the same time—literally sometimes in the same day and the same breath. At the end of day..." (read more)

  Dawn McLain (AR '17)

  Instructional Specialist, Byrant Middle School
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  "Like many other first-year teachers, classroom management was my biggest struggle. Students would yell at me and then I would yell..." (read more)

  Allison Felton (MD '17)

  Teacher, Annapolis High School
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  "I hope my students leave [my school] remembering that they were loved, honored, respected, and challenged to grow and push themselves..." (read more)

  Debreon Davis (OK '17)

  Executive Director of Secondary Education, Edmond Public Schools
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  "Teaching is much more than just the skills I develop in my content area. Reading and writing and all of the skills that are a part of that..." (read more)

  Jennifer Fuller (TX '17)

  Vice President, Milken Educator Awards, Milken Family Foundation
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  "I hope they remember how excited they were to get their hands dirty and solve problems, just like real scientists and engineers. Some..." (read more)

  Dan Adler (MA '17)

  Vice Principal , Libertas Charter School
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  "My students have become more attentive in class and more trusting of my advice outside of class. They come to me when they are offered..." (read more)

  Aja Brown (NY '17)

  Teacher, The Metropolitan Soundview High School
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  "Success is showing love to my students and other people, in whatever way I can. When life is over, that is all that lasts." — from..." (read more)

  Heidi Albin (KS '17)

  Learning Design Manager, PlayVS