Quotes

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  "I strongly believe it's important to build positive relationships with your students. ... My goal is to make sure that the kids who leave..." (read more)

  Linda Dishman (KS '18)

  Instructional Interventionist, Berryton Elementary School
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  "My definition of success is reaching a goal not just with hard work and dedication, but by making mistakes, learning from them and trying..." (read more)

  Shannon Hill (WY '17)

  Teacher, Thermopolis Middle School
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  "I knew that I wanted to teach middle school—I believe that students make huge decisions about their future based upon their experiences..." (read more)

  Dr. Erika Klose (WV '17)

  Director, Office of PK-12 Academic Support, West Virginia Department of Education
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  "My biggest challenge in the classroom is getting my students to know and understand that they can achieve any goal they set their minds..." (read more)

  Ryan James (VA '17)

  Teacher, Lucille M. Brown Middle School
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  "Teaching is much more than just the skills I develop in my content area. Reading and writing and all of the skills that are a part of that..." (read more)

  Jennifer Fuller (TX '17)

  Vice President, Milken Educator Awards, Milken Family Foundation
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  "I hope [my students] remember the government curriculum and projects we did together, and that they become involved citizens. But they..." (read more)

  Paula Franklin (TN '17)

  Teacher, West High School
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  "I became a teacher to teach more than just math. I want my learners to understand the power of learning, persistence, creativity and much..." (read more)

  Carla Diede (SD '17)

  Field Placement Coordinator, Fredrikson School of Education, University of Sioux Falls
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  "My biggest challenge in the classroom right now is an emerging trend towards academic apathy. It’s a frightening trajectory, but I see..." (read more)

  Erin Reichert (SC '17)

  Teacher, Bluffton High School