Quotes

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  "Celebrating teachers makes them feel like what they're doing is helpful, makes a difference and is worthwhile."— Nancie Lawrence,..." (read more)

  Nancie Lawrence (RI '21)

  Reading Specialist, Steere Farm Elementary School
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  "I love what I do. I love being able to see the growth in kids from the beginning to the end of the year....I hope that we've built a good..." (read more)

  Tamarah Danzy (OK '21)

  Assistant Principal, Union Freshman Academy
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  "I wasn't a great student, I wasn't a terrible student. I was an invisible student. When I was in college I thought, what can I do so that..." (read more)

  Aubrey Flowers (OK '21)

  Head of Cradle to Career Initiatives, ImpactTulsa
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  "I have my students write down what they want to do when they grow up, and I save them. Then when they graduate I mail it to them. I go to..." (read more)

  Kristen Maurer (OH '21)

  Teacher, Midvale Elementary School
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  "When I see my students achieve, it makes me so excited for them—and I always tell them, 'Don't forget me when you're famous!' "— Ali..." (read more)

  Ali Jun (NV '21)

  Music Specialist, Tyrone Thompson Elementary School
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  "I felt like education was a calling for me. I went to school to study medicine, but I had a great teacher [in college] who influenced me,..." (read more)

  Tyler Finch (NM '21)

  Teacher , Loving High School
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  "Every day I come to school and I just want to do my best for each and every one of you....Thank you for helping me be the best teacher I..." (read more)

  Gabrielle Kahawai (NM '21)

  Teacher, Gonzales Community School
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  "I love getting a group of little kiddos at the beginning of the year, and then by the end of the year we are a family. I love creating..." (read more)

  Michelle Fouts (NE '21)

  Teacher, Holdrege Elementary