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I loved the different stations my teachers set up that we could rotate to.  It always gave me something to look forward to!  - Christina Gary

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I loved the different stations my teachers set up that we could rotate to.  It always gave me something to look forward to!  - Christina Gary

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My teacher made even ordinary days feel magical and special. Fun projects, read alouds, plays!

I love our collaborative environment!

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As a student, my favorite thing about my classroom was the color decor my teachers had. I loved how they always tried to get us involved.

As a teacher, I try to keep that alive. I try To make my classroom a safe and comfortable place for students.

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I loved Mrs. Grimmett on 6th grade when she would tell stories about her family & she was very kind to all of her students!

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In third grade my teacher read part of a chapter book to us after recess each day. Some of the books she read were books that we had given her to read.

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The teacher I got to spend the year with. She was nurturing. She built strong relationships with her students.

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I loved being called by name and knowing I was seen. The teacher always made you feel special and acknowledged your gifts. I love my school because we are small and I get to teach the kids for three years from 6th-8th grade and I really get to build relationships.

Maddy McAnally

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I loved that my teachers took the time out to work one on one with each student. We all had different needs and they made sure that we had what worked best for us.

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My favorite classroom as a student was 7th grade science. My teacher was amazing! She always had a smile on even on tough days. I still talk to her this day! She is one of the reasons I became I teacher. I love my school because it is not just a school it is a community! I have built relationships with all students (past and current) and with all my coworkers. We are a huge family!

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As a student, I loved when things were interactive and hands on! It really helped me understand material and apply it

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We have a solid community amongst the staff and students!

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It was fun and engaging. The teacher was always happy and made sure the class was fun. What I love most about my school is my coworkers and their support.

Charity

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My favorite classroom as a student was one with bright colors and lots of inspirational posters on the wall! I also loved it when teachers would display student work around the classroom and in the hallway. Having grouped tables. I loved getting to see my own work on the walls! I also enjoyed when there was lots of visuals used. PowerPoints. Projects. My teacher making the classroom feel like a home and always being there to talk if needed. Feeling connected to my teachers was really important to me. They would make me feel included. I love that my school is VERY supportive of its teachers and focuses more on students learning the material instead of just checking off boxes and allowing teachers to move through the material at a slower pace with more time to go back and review skills to ensure students are actually learning! -Mrs. Pitre

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I loved my high school English teacher. She always read to us in voices and challenged me as a writer.

Love the family culture at my school.

💚 Des Politz

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My history teacher in High School Mrs. McGrath always made me feel heard, even when I knew I was annoying. She was an awesome teacher.

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My favorite thing about my classes were being in them with friends. Knowing my teachers outside of the content area they taught.

Love my co-workers family bonding.

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I loved how my teachers made me feel by how caring they were no matter the day. They always talked to me and checked to make sure I was doing okay. I love that my school as a teacher does fun and engaging activities for the students, teachers, and parents/guardians to keep everyone involved! ❤️

- Sarah Pippins

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I loved when my teacher allowed us to live out our lessons! So in SS we go to act out wars and such. My teachers always told me I was amazing so i incorporated positive affirmations in my class. I love fhe camaraderie we have as a team at my school!

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In my favorite classroom, the teacher always made sure she empowered us. She pointed out our individual strengths and made sure to let ur know we were all different and that made us who we are. She made sure we all knew we were a masterpiece in our own way.

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The thing I loved most about my classrooms as a student was the environment. I was always blessed with teachers who took the time to ensure the environment felt safe and open. As a teacher I love the relationships that I built with my students and families. I also love my school family dynamic.

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I loved the classes where the lessons were interactive and it was clear that the teacher was passionate about their subject matter and just being a teacher. At my school, I LOVE that we are truly a family. We support our coworkers and our students.

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My favorite teacher growing up made sure to build strong relationships. We wanted to work hard for her. I love my current school because our culture is strong which enables me to continue to love what I do.

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I loved feeling safe in my classroom as a student. My teachers always made it a point to make me feel this way

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My favorite class was super interactive.

We always had projects that allowed us to own our learning. It was the teacher who inspired me to be an educator.

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As a student, I loved learning cursive handwriting in fifth grade. Mrs. Terrell turned cursive capital letters into animals. Fridays were for bubble yum and kick ball!

As a teacher, one thing I love about our school is the support and encouragement. We share, we support, we thrive!

Marie Strother

Western Heights Elementary

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My favorite teacher made me feel seen. The teacher shared famous art pieces with the class. She always had a smile on her face. I love being part of a positive school culture.

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As a student in high school my ELA teacher had a ton of lamps and would turn the lights off at certain points of the lesson. It always felt so “homey”

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I loved my 4th grade teacher Mrs. Paula. She was always high energy and excited for the day and that always rubbed off on us! I think about her often now that I teach 4th grade and I try to instill her energy in my classroom daily!

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Seeing the excitement on my students face on Mondays to tell me what they did that weekend 

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Seeing the excitement on my students face on Mondays to tell me what they did that weekend 

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I love that I am at a small school that allows us to form meaningful relationships with all of our students.

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As a student, I loved the way my teacher would make up songs to ensure that we would never forget formulas! I fell in love with Math after that! I loved how she always kept us engaged and excited about learning. Small things make everlasting impressions!

I love that I work in a collaborative environment with so much positivity!!!!

Can’t beat that!

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My 4th grade teacher made our room feel like home and was always doing thing to keep us working towards. This is my first year at my current school and so may faculty and staff were welcoming and helpful!

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My favorite thing about my first grade class when I was student was how interactive and engaging my teacher was at the time. Mrs. Alonso my teacher made it feel safe by always making connections with us and making us feel like a family. I love all the support my school provides us!

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As a student, the classroom and teachers I remember the most are the ones who built meaningful relationships. It was not always the “fun teacher” or the one with the best classroom, but they would be the ones to interact and have those positive relationships with students.

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Awesome event ✨

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She saw my strengths and reminded me of them on several occasions.

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My favorite classroom was warm, colorful, and inviting—it made me want to become a teacher. I love that we’re able to create that same environment for our students, giving them a space where they feel inspired and free to become whatever they dream to be.

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I loved the open atmosphere they had and how they were able to teach in a way they seemed to reach all students. The teacher didn’t have scripted curriculum that they had to follow and could “close the door and teach” however was best for the students. I remember lots of show-n-tells and presentations. I love how my school allows me to bring in presentations and activities during our units to immerse our students in our material. The students keep asking what we will be learning next because they are excited to see what we will be doing next.- Kaci R.

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My 6th grade ELA teacher had all her undergrad degrees lined up on her bookshelves. She had degrees in all types of topics even one in astronomy. She told me she got a degree in everything she liked so she can have any job she wanted. That i don't have to limit myself to one career path. I followed suit by starting off as a chef and leave the culinary industry to teach history. And now I'm working on my history degree, just because I like it.

My school now gives me full autonomy to express myself and my personality with my students. Now I get to show how and tell my students they be themselves and love the things they love with pride just like my 6th grade ELA teacher did.

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I loved the classrooms that felt like it was our space; we were free to be ourselves.

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My third grade teacher LOVED to read. She read us The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I refuse to watch the movie Narnia because I don’t want it to mess up my memory of her reading it to us. I have loved to read ever since.

-LG

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My favorite classroom as a kid had a supportive teacher who made learning fun. She read to the class daily.

I love my current school because it has a culture that encourages all to work towards a common goal.

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As a child, I loved the engagement with hands-on activities and projects. I loved creating models or projects where you could use anything you found at home. I feel children need more opportunities for creativity. What I love about the school I teach, is that I can share creative ideas with my colleagues and we can all incorporate them in our classrooms to spark that creativity.

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My 5th grade teacher Mrs.Landry, always made me feel as if she cared about me as a person. That made me feel safe at school. Safety til this very day is my top priority.

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As a student, one of the most favorite things I learned was multiplying in third grade. My teacher made it very fun! One of the most wonderful things about my school is my amazing team and our supportive administration.

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I loved that my Teacher Mrs. Hackett made us feel seen in her classroom. She took an interest in all of her students. At my current school I enjoy the new learning that we always receive.

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My favorite thing about my class room was the walk to the pencil sharpener. It gave me the break that I was afraid to ask for. Socially I didn’t want to bother the teacher so it allowed me a break without disrupting.

As a pre-service teacher I’m excited for my classroom decor and the idea of a hygiene closet for students that may not have certain things at home.

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I loved my third grade classroom because she made learning fun in every way. She had great ways to incentivize and have us look forward to learning!!!!

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I loved when my teachers took an interest in my

personal life. My 3rd grade teacher knew I did gymnastics, and so she would pull me into her room before school and let me show her the new skills I had learned.

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What I love about my school as a teacher is that it is a positive environment that really supports the teachers & stuff and truly cares about the students!

My favorite classrooms growing up had the best teachers who were energetic, caring and had engaging, hands-on activities!

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🌟 My FAV classroom was one where learning was totally hands-on — we got to create things based on what we learned! 🎨🧠💡

I love my school because it lets us have fun while our students are learning and growing! 🎈📚💖 There’s nothing better than seeing those “aha!” moments with smiles all around! 😄🎉

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My teacher was always so happy! She made us feel special because she shared things she loved with us!

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I remember Friday fundays. In elementary school, we tested on Fridays. After our tests were complete, we were able to watch movies, color, and play games. I just remember having so much fun!!!

J. St. Blanc

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I loved when my teachers made their students feel seen and the lessons fun. In my own school I love the sense of community from the school. Everyone is welcoming and helpful. The kids are amazing as well!

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My middle school teacher would read aloud to us on the carpet. Many students felt they were too old for them, but it was my favorite part of the day.

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As a student I loved learning through song. So now as a teacher I have learned some songs and tic toks to create a community with my students.

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My favorite high school math teacher highlighted student work ethic even when we didn’t get the correct answer. Practice days became class discussions and it was the first time I was comfortable with making mistakes.