Quotes

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  "We are bringing up the youth and the future. I try to come to work every morning with a brand new brain and without any pre-judgment."..." (read more)

  Brandon Sportel (CA '14)

  Education Specialist, Barbara Webster Elementary
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  "I believe in hard work. Whatever endeavor you choose to do in life you can do more than you think. I believe that everybody's lives can be..." (read more)

  Shalini Sharma (AZ '14)

  Teacher / ELL Coordinator, Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
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  "The kids make everything worthwhile. They make me laugh every day, they teach me something every day." 

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  Jenna White (AK '14)

  Teacher, Joe Mathias Elementary School
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  "When you get an award like this it makes you want to continue. It makes you want to stay and to do what's best for the kids." 

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  Melonee Ginn Mattie (SC '14)

  Teacher, Brunson Elementary School
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  "It's an amazing day that you'll never forget. But more than that, it's the beginning of an incredible push in your career."..." (read more)

  Richard Benz (OH '92)

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  "This award doesn't mean that I am there. I have more work to do and I promise that I am going to earn it."  

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  Michelle Johnson (DC '14)

  Teacher, Van Ness Elementary School
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  "We know you love to learn. And it's because of you we love to teach." 

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  Kelly Wilber (IN '14)

  TAP Career Teacher, Southport Elementary School
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  "Keeping educators in the field is essential and that's why we need to recognize and reward all excellent teachers."

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  Michelle Johnson (DC '14)

  Teacher, Van Ness Elementary School