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Constantly goes above and beyond

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I had several. One that sticks out is Ms. Pfahler who promoted responsibility, integrity and excellence. She was understanding and became one of my most fierce confidants. She was my 7th grade English and Health teacher. She was most pivotal during a time when I needed the direction at that crucial grade.

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For believing in me and encouraging me to try advanced courses

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I had a few teachers who expected more from me than others. They drove me.

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College professor junior year when I still had no idea I would end up working in education.  

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College professor junior year when I still had no idea I would end up working in education.  

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Senior year ELA- she made me want to study & talk about Shakespeare all the time!

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My High school English teacher

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My 6th grade teacher Gil Brown at Mariposa Elem.

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Mrs Lazalde.

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My high school teachers - one who tragically died from COVID three days ago.  Heart breaker!  

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My high school teachers - one who tragically died from COVID three days ago.  Heart breaker!  

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My HS English teacher was so strict but held me to such a high standard I always felt like I was making her proud when I finished work for her class.

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Mr. Chappell my high school Chemistry teacher and  Ms.Pace my freshman math teacher who made me see that math was not difficult

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My high school counselor encouraged me to go into education and because he was so great, I wanted to be a counselor like him.

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My 5th
Grade Teacher

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My Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Rosse. An absolutely incredible example of a powerful educator!

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My Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Rosse. An absolutely incredible example of a powerful educator!

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My mom and my freshmen year's Spanish teacher.

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My mom and my freshmen year's Spanish teacher.

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My 4th grade teacher as well as my own mother who was an elementary teacher.

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My HS ASB teacher

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He was a fantastic English teacher and made things relevant. We grew up in within blocks of each other so he had a keen awareness of the difference he could make.

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She was patient and supported my learning.  Her class was my toughest math class in high school and because of her I learned to work hard and believe in myself.

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Derrick Delton was a close family friend and told me often I should be a teacher.  I did not see what he saw but I decided to give it a try and I have not looked back.  I have loved my career in education.

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My high school Algebra teacher

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My 3rd grade sub was the biggest influence on me.

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7th grade English teacher. She became my mentor, hero and is still my friend

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My high school junior ELA teacher.

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Ms. Hill was my middle school math teacher. She believed in me and pushed me to do my very best. She was always so positive and encouraging and truly cared about me as a person.

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My middle school math teacher, Mr. Waterman

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My middle school math teacher, Mr. Waterman

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My 6th grade teacher.  Made us all feel like we were a community loving each of our unique traits. 

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My 6th grade teacher.  Made us all feel like we were a community loving each of our unique traits. 

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My grandpa was my largest influence.  He was a teacher, principal, and superintendent and always said I would be the next superintendent of the year.

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Amazingly funny, thoughtful and intelligent instructor who really influenced me. We are fortunate that he heads up induction to influence other educators.

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My grandmother was the school librarian at Cortez Elementary.  She tutored students after school from in her garage and helped them meet their needs by having drives and fundraisers.  She taught dance, free of cost, after school and when she died they named the school after her.

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MY High School SS teachers .. made teaching seem fun and interesting.
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My childhood best friends mother who looked after me like one of her own. She was an educator. She showed me the power of education and the infinite distances it could take me.

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My childhood best friends mother who looked after me like one of her own. She was an educator. She showed me the power of education and the infinite distances it could take me.

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All of my teachers from Elementary School.  Most influential was 4th grade teacher.  She was really creative and motivated all students to do their best.

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All of my teachers from Elementary School.  Most influential was 4th grade teacher.  She was really creative and motivated all students to do their best.

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He saw in me something that I didn't know existed.

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Thankfully I've had quite a few, but the teachers that were story tellers always kept me engaged and motivated for their classes

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Thankfully I've had quite a few, but the teachers that were story tellers always kept me engaged and motivated for their classes

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There were a few people that encouraged me to go into education. My high school football coaches are the reason that I got into this profession and I still have relationships with them today.

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During AP Lit in HS, we were reading Macbeth; and I sat there and thought to myself "she has a great job, I want this." She was great in so many ways, but mostly her ability to push me out of my comfort zone while keeping me feeling safe.

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My teachers that helped me learn English influenced me to become an educator.

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I have been fortunate to have many, but a few come to mind that really promoted my skills and abilities to help me take on challenges and opportunities.

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My high school geometry teacher inspired me to become an educator. She never let me doubt myself or my abilities. Her consistent encouragement led to me believe that I could do anything.

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Two major influences for me were Mrs. Martinez, my teacher's aide in elementary school. And my son's kindergarten teacher Mrs. McCreery.

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Two major influences for me were Mrs. Martinez, my teacher's aide in elementary school. And my son's kindergarten teacher Mrs. McCreery.

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- Monica Garcia

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Two educators were influential in my decision. My graduate school profession introduced me to the field of School Psychology. When the field was introduced, I reflected on my second grade teacher who had such a huge impact on me and my lifelong perception around learning.

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My middle school AVID teacher at Del Vallejo MS in SB city. He created a family amongst the class; 18 of 25 of us from that cohort are in education now!

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There were quite a few, but ultimately my mother was my largest influence .