Quotes

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  "I know I'm succeeding as an educator when I see my students take risks without fear of making mistakes. That's when I know they feel..." (read more)

  Jessica Villanueva (CA '16)

  Pre-Induction Specialist Support Provider, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Office
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  "The Award brought a lot of pride and excitement to our students. They got to meet the governor of Texas, a memory they'll have forever...." (read more)

  Amber Flores (TX '16)

  Senior Director of Strategic Projects, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
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  "I know I'm succeeding as an educator when former students come back and share their success stories. When parents tell me their child has..." (read more)

  Timothy Thomas (AZ '16)

  Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources , Laveen School District
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  "When I think of teachers who have impacted my educational journey, I don't recall the assignments given, the tests or quizzes. I remember..." (read more)

  Dr. Amara Alexander (AL '16)

  K-5 Science Administrator, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI), Alabama Department of Education
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  "[Since my Award] students take even more pride in their work because they heard all the compliments that the presenters shared during the..." (read more)

  Traci Druschke (IN '16)

  Instructional Coach, Highland Elementary School
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  "After having both of my babies I decided to stay home to take care of them and opened up a daycare. I loved this time of my life, spending..." (read more)

  Lisa Richard (OR '16)

  Teacher, Pioneer School
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  "[I hope my students remember] that moments, good or bad, don't define you. Every day you have a chance to do great things by serving and..." (read more)

  Thomas Dennison (MD '16)

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  "I think as a nation we need to put more money, time and effort into teachers in their first through fifth years. That's when teachers burn..." (read more)

  Felicia Casto (CO '16)

  Instructional Mathematics Coach, Clifton Elementary School