Quotes

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  "When they called my name, time stood still. It's that traditional movie moment, where everything gets quiet, and you hear the..." (read more)

  Jessica Zimmerman (AZ '21)

  K-8 Instructional Coach and Gifted Coordinator, Valley View Leadership Academy
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  "I love to build rapport with kids. I strive to let my kids know that they are loved and that school is a safe place."— Kamisha..." (read more)

  Kamisha Burlingame (AR '21)

  Teacher, Hellstern Middle School
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  "Band teaches leadership skills and teamwork. We are the largest, most diverse group on campus. We have all walks of life, all..." (read more)

  Grant Harbison (AR '21)

  Director of Bands, The Academies at Jonesboro High School
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  "I teach because of the kids. I want to be that person that not every kid has in their day-to-day lives. To me, it's much more..." (read more)

  Kelsey Cooper (AL '21)

  Teacher, Discovery Middle School
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  "Every day we come in and do what's best for [our students]. Some days that looks like a normal lesson, and some days that means..." (read more)

  Kaitlin McPeake (AL '21)

  Teacher, Yarbrough Elementary School
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  "In education, you are actively challenged on a daily basis to show up for yourself and others. I like the challenge, but I love the..." (read more)

  Temperance Tinker Kays (AK '21)

  Teacher, West High School
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  "I hope that you guys consider being a teacher one day. Because being able to stand in a classroom and get to know kids, and get to..." (read more)

  Michelle Wolfe (WV '21)

  Teacher, East Hardy High School
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  "I hope my students remember my class as one that was full of kindness, positivity and respect. I know many of my students face (or..." (read more)

  Claire Smullen (DC '19)

  Teacher, Stuart-Hobson Middle School