Spotlight

LR

I love to learn and I love making learning fun so that others will enjoy it as much as I do.

- Lori Roberts

JM

I teach so that students’ better understand themselves, others, the world and their place in it. I hope to create opportunities for my student’s to use their understanding to make a positive impact on the world.

- Jennifer Martin

SH

Being able to invest and pour into others is amazing! I hope that I can make a positive impact in the lives of each student that I work with.

- Shari Hollemans

BB

I love teaching my students new topics and seeing them gain confidence in Math

- Brenda Blackmon

JT

To make a positive impact on their lives

- Jesse Thomas

TS

I enjoy seeing students grow and change over time into the people they will be as adults.

- Tammy Salmon

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I love seeing students' face light up with they understand the concept that is being taught.

- Vicki Seigler

DG

I enjoy working with students and seeing their excitement when they become successful!

- Danae Garibaldi

JH

I want to be the light on the hill in this dark world my students are growing up in.

- Jaimie Hickey

DL

I knew I wanted to teach the moment I saw my first "lightbulb" moment with a friend of mine in high school. I always had a heart for working with children, but that moment solidified it for me. I love teaching them critical thinking skills, as well as life lessons.

- Daniel Levell

KT

I know that when I am teaching that I have the perfect opportunity to make each students day better. It may be with a kind word or with a hug. The great thing is that these small gestures make my day better too.

- Kim Towry

MW

I’ve always wanted to be a teacher so I could provide students with an education in the way that they learn best so that they can be successful

- Michaela Wright

SY

I want every student who comes through my classroom to have a love for learning and to love school and want to be here.

- Sara York

CB

I want students to be able to think for themselves, and I challenge them to be their best self with confidence.

- Chelsey Boaldin

SL

The main reason I teach is because of the students. They all become my "kids" and I really enjoying getting to know them and developing a relationship where they have another positive adult influence in their lives.

- Shannon Lane

SR

Seeing “lightbulb moments” is the best feeling as an educator! I want to help students thrive in education and be courageous with everything they do. I want to help give more “light” to the world.

- Samantha Roark

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I love watching the lightbulb turn on. Watching them be proud of themselves is my favorite thing.

- Kailey Hardin

ap

I have known since I was 9 years old that THIS is my calling. I was blessed to have some amazing teachers who inspired me!

- April Pate

jw

I want to teach and work with students in order to give back and make a positive impact on the future.

- Jill Wood

aj

I wanted to be the person that students felt safe with and could open up too.

- Angela Jackson

vd

I like to make those connections with my littles! It's fun to watch them grow and learn!

- Vicki Dawkins

lg

I want to be a positive influence in students' lives.

- Lisa Griffin

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I enjoy sharing my passion for the different facets of science with kids. I breed snakes and maintain a fairly large collection (200+) at my house.

- Bryan Box