Quotes

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  "What I love most about primary-age children is their ability to feed off your enthusiasm. I think the best way to describe it is to..." (read more)

  Paul Campbell (AK '16)

  Teacher, Aquarian Charter School
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  "I had the opportunity to attend the same elementary school where my mom was a teacher. I was in her classroom before and after school on a..." (read more)

  Lukas Hefty (FL '16)

  Assistant Principal, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School
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  "The most exciting thing about the lower grades is that the students are so loving, care for each other and want to be at school. The most..." (read more)

  Eric Crouch (GA '16)

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  "I know I'm succeeding as an educator when the relationships I've built with students remain years later. When I see them graduating high..." (read more)

  Melissa Kovac (NM '16)

  Principal, R.M. Sweeney Elementary School
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  "I'm pursuing my doctorate because I want to be able to communicate the value of having specialized elementary school teachers. We need to..." (read more)

  Dr. Tiffany Tynes Curry (OH '16)

  Transformation Coach, Columbus City Schools
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  "I hope students remember me as an encourager and a person who believed in them. I hope they see me as the person who helped them to see..." (read more)

  Lindsay Murray (VA '16)

  Teacher, South Salem Elementary School
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  "My father's influence really turned me on to education. When I was a little girl, he would work nights and spend days with me and plan..." (read more)

  Vanessa Torres (SC '16)

  Teacher, Nursery Road Elementary School Arts Magnet
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  "I teach my students that when people feel helpless, sharing stories is a powerful way to promote understanding, empathy and change. All my..." (read more)

  Gina Benz (SD '15)

  Teacher, Roosevelt High School