Quotes

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  "I define success as the ability to show up fully, try bravely, and grow consistently, no matter the challenge, with a positive..." (read more)

  Vanessa Smith (NC '24)

  Expanded Impact Teacher, Croft Community School
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  "We need more teachers who are willing to do the hard work of being a teacher. Some days are tough but the rewarding aspect of the job will..." (read more)

  Maria Santonastaso (RI '24)

  Teacher, Glen Hills Elementary School
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  "I hope my students remember that failure is not a bad thing; it’s a learning experience. I hope they don’t let the fear of failure..." (read more)

  Ashley Johnson (IN '24)

  Teacher, DeKalb High School
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  "I hope my students remember me as someone they could always come for whatever it is they were going through. I hope they remember that..." (read more)

  Charday Wilson (LA '24)

  Master Teacher, Logansport High School
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  "The most effective strategy for helping my students learn is building strong relationships and fostering a classroom community where..." (read more)

  Jenna Stewart (KY '24)

  Teacher, Longbranch Elementary School
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  "If you care about improving the lives of young people and genuinely want to work at your craft and do the best job possible, everything..." (read more)

  Adam Wolfe (WV '24)

  Teacher, Nitro High School
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  "Musical rhythms are a great way to connect students to math skills. We use groupings, fractions, and identify symbols associated with..." (read more)

  Kyle Cook (LA '24)

  Band Director, Mentor Teacher, Maplewood Middle School
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  "As a mentor, I try to cater my mentoring toward what my mentee needs and how I can best help them as an educator. I focus on listening..." (read more)

  Emily Litz (NJ '24)

  Teacher, Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School