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Student-Centered

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Equity of Voice

Use asset-based thinking -- identify and reframe deficit thinking

Extend grace and mercy as we learn and grow together

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Mrs. Mercalde was authentic, down to earth, had a great sense of humor and talked to us in high school on our level. She shared form the heart and was a warm loving and compassionate person. She talked to the class about any subject.

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Keith was my 4th-6th grade teacher and he was the first one to make learning exciting for me. I enjoyed talking about what I learned in school for the first time of my life.

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Joyce Hoover, my 9th grade English teacher who also served as our moderator for the newspaper had a major impact on my belief in my ability as a writer. Early in the year, we wrote essays on "The Fountainhead," by Ayn Rand (I know, I know), and she talked about mine in front of the class. She started by saying she read my thesis and then immediately was ready with her red pen, because she knew I was wrong, having read the book so many times. But as she read my paper, I changed her mind about the book. I showed her areading she hadn't seen before. That was powerful for a 14-year-old.

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I recall this awesome second grade teacher who was always animated and wearing different costumes to teach her lessons. Mrs. F, acted like she really cared about me and always encouraged me to ask why!

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When I was in high school, I used to commit minor school infractions regularly.  As a result, I developed a decent relationship with the AP of Discipline. Once, during my senior year, I did something really stupid that should have gotten me expelled but he stood up for me in front of the school's disciplinary board and saved me.  He talked about the promise, potential, and goodness he saw in me despite all of the headaches I had probably caused him. That made me want to do the same.

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While I had several impactful teachers that inspired me to pursue a career in teaching, one teacher in specific stands out. Mrs. Raglow was my 11th grade English teacher who made a significant impact in my life. She was more than just a teacher, she was a mentor and a guiding hand. I knew I could always confide in her and made effort to keep in touch with her after I graduated. She continues to inspire me.

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He would routinely challenge me to question the establishment? A favorite quote that I embrace which is attributed to his teaching and philosophy “Do I dare disturb the universe?”- TS Elliot

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Mrs. Graber was kind and gentle AND her expectations for my classmates and me were SO HIGH. We all idolized her. She knew all these strange, niche grammar rules, and--in my memory--she wore jean skirts every day. She sent home regular homework and optional homework; we all completed everything. For the first time, it felt so good to KNOW as much as I could. Mrs. Graber was my window into knowledge as joy.

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I was fortunate enough to have many great teachers but my 6th grade teacher, Ms. Caudill, made the most impact on my life. I had a horrible year in 5th grade, as I was terribly shy and struggled with reading and my teacher would consistently pick me to read aloud. Ms. Caudill would let me practice my reads the day before so that when I got in front of the class I wouldn't stutter and freeze up. I'll never forget what that felt like.

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My high school German teacher was a rebel. He was unpredictable, funny, and ridiculously smart. If a 40-year career, nobody ever beat him at chess. He took hall passes hostage and threatened us with a fencing sword when we answered incorrectly. I adored him.

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The teacher that made a huge impact on my life is my 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. King. I just remember her always being very kind and she just really cared about her students. We still keep in touch with one anohter.

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My third grade teacher was authentic and had a good sense of humor. He was also very relatable. He was one of the few teachers who made learning fun and engaging.

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I was fortunate enough to have a second grade teacher with the best sense of humor. She was strict but it was obvious that she truly cared about her students and wanted to get to know each of them. She had a unique way of making each of her students feel special.

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Mr. Gerenger taught writing composition at my high school. He broke down the writing process into something that was not so daunting for the first time. He finally made the writing experience enjoyable! He was the first teacher I really *cared* about producing my best work for.

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Who was that teacher? Ms. Johnson, high school English teacher

What made them and their classroom so impactful?

We had literature circles that was mostly students talking to each other. We all had different opinions and we challenged each other ideas and dove deep into humanity.

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The teachers who made the most impact on my reading and writing were Carol Fultz and Mr Kelly who loved literature! They were vibrant and insightful when describing themes and setting (and had great historical knowledge). They loved their subjects and cared about student learning.

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MY 4th grade teacher, Mr. Pizschala at Hancock Elementary. He was passionate about writing and recognized our skills and potential. He was a stickler for correct writing mechanics and instilled in us a desire to write well. He also praised us profusely when we mastered skills.

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MY 4th grade teacher, Mr. Pizschala at Hancock Elementary. He was passionate about writing and recognized our skills and potential. He was a stickler for correct writing mechanics and instilled in us a desire to write well. He also praised us profusely when we mastered skills.

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High school history teacher. Was able to reach each student in a unique way while also having strict rules that made you feel safe.

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My 5th/6th grade teacher, Mr. Cormendy, was the person who made me want to become a teacher. He taught with humor, grace, patience, and understanding. He reached each individual student on their own level. He was a great human.

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I was lucky enough to have had several very impactful teachers. I think each one left me with something I still use today. Although she was not my favorite teacher at the time, my first grade teacher imparted some wisdom when I was transitioning to high school. She told me that it is okay to be a quiet leader. That we often make the loudest impact. I still operate that way today.

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Mrs. Steinbeck, my fifth grade teacher, had a quirky sense of humor and used differentiation in her classroom before that was a thing that anyone was talking about. She served as a mentor for me for years.

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My high school chemistry and physics teacher. 

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My high school chemistry and physics teacher. 