Quotes

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  "It's so important to highlight the wonderful things happening in education. There is excellence all around us....Education is a wonderful..." (read more)

  Ryan Towner (IN '21)

  Director of Literacy and Title I, Penn-Harris-Madison Schools
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  "As a student I was very quiet, very shy....I went into education to be there for all kids, all types of learners, and let them know that..." (read more)

  Tiffany Lemos (ID '21)

  Instructional Math Consultant , Pocatello/Chubbuck School District
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  "I wouldn't be a teacher if it weren't for the great teachers that I had....You students have a lot of people in this building that are..." (read more)

  Dane Beorchia (ID '21)

  Teacher, Highland High School
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  "Educators do the most important work—leading and inspiring the minds of the future....We show up and the kids know that we care about..." (read more)

  Michelle Iwasaki (HI '21)

  Academic Coach, Kalihi Kai Elementary School
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  "At this age [in high school], they're going through a lot. They just need someone to encourage them....The teacher-student relationship..." (read more)

  Ashley Hernandez (FL '21)

  Assistant Principal, Riverview High School
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  "I like to mentor new teachers because you only get better by improving upon what you know. If there's a small bit of information I can..." (read more)

  April Crisci (FL '21)

  Teacher, Westside Elementary School
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  "You don't get into teaching for money or accolades. You get into teaching to change lives....I hope this Award gives me the power to do..." (read more)

  Jenelle Bryant (DC '21)

  Educational Consultant
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  "My fourth grade teacher, Miss Martin—the way she made me feel when I stepped into her classroom, the way I was engaged, the passion she..." (read more)

  Laura Baker-Coronis (CT '21)

  Teacher, Ansonia High School