Quotes

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  "Success comes in many different forms and looks different for everyone. I think of success as something that reflects you leaving it all..." (read more)

  Ashley Davis (LA '24)

  Teacher, Central Intermediate School
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  "I like teaching students about jobs connected to the lessons and how they are used. This sparks students’ interest in potential careers..." (read more)

  Marcus Ross (ID '24)

  Teacher, Star Middle School
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  "Creating a classroom of inclusion first starts with having a deep respect for my students’ respective cultures and journeys. They have..." (read more)

  Jessica Chapman (CT '24)

  Teacher, Norwich Free Academy
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  "At my first job interview, I said, 'You have to be better than your circumstances every day.' I don’t know where that came from, but..." (read more)

  John Melandro (NY '24)

  Teacher, Tangier Smith Elementary School
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  “No one gets into teaching for fame and fortune. Teaching is a lifetime commitment, so you must always remember your why.”— Spotlight..." (read more)

  Korri Cunningham (AL '23)

  International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator, John Herbert Phillips Academy
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  “I came to this country when I was twelve years old, pursuing education. I left my parents - I left everything I knew to pursue..." (read more)

  Maggie Jiang Arnold (MD '23)

  Teacher, Frederick High School
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  “I really enjoy the time I get to spend with the kids doing activities that they might not get the opportunity to do at home. I like that..." (read more)

  Bradley Absher (MD '23)

  Teacher, Bodkin Elementary School
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  “One of the reasons I chose education is mainly because I struggled as a student growing up, and I wanted a career where I could make a..." (read more)

  Juan Dominguez (TX '23)

  Elementary Executive Master Teacher & High School Girls Head Soccer Coach, SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary