Quotes

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  "The most exciting thing about the lower grades is that the students are so loving, care for each other and want to be at school. The most..." (read more)

  Eric Crouch (GA '16)

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  "I had the opportunity to attend the same elementary school where my mom was a teacher. I was in her classroom before and after school on a..." (read more)

  Lukas Hefty (FL '16)

  Assistant Principal, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School
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  "What I love most about primary-age children is their ability to feed off your enthusiasm. I think the best way to describe it is to..." (read more)

  Paul Campbell (AK '16)

  Teacher, Aquarian Charter School
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  "I think as a nation we need to put more money, time and effort into teachers in their first through fifth years. That's when teachers burn..." (read more)

  Felicia Casto (CO '16)

  Instructional Mathematics Coach, Clifton Elementary School
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  "[I hope my students remember] that moments, good or bad, don't define you. Every day you have a chance to do great things by serving and..." (read more)

  Thomas Dennison (MD '16)

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  "After having both of my babies I decided to stay home to take care of them and opened up a daycare. I loved this time of my life, spending..." (read more)

  Lisa Richard (OR '16)

  Teacher, Pioneer School
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  "[Since my Award] students take even more pride in their work because they heard all the compliments that the presenters shared during the..." (read more)

  Traci Druschke (IN '16)

  Instructional Coach, Highland Elementary School
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  "When I think of teachers who have impacted my educational journey, I don't recall the assignments given, the tests or quizzes. I remember..." (read more)

  Dr. Amara Alexander (AL '16)

  Principal, Orchard Knob Middle School