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My sophomore English teacher smelled of cigarettes and B.O., but he brought literature to life by acting it out. He was not afraid to make an ass of himself in front of us. What an inspiration!

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My elementary school was K-6. My 6th grade teacher, Ms. Baker, made learning fun. She taught with humor and kindness. She was/is my inspiration and why I became a teacher.

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“If children are apparently unable to learn, we should assume that we have not as yet found the right way to teach them.” Marie Clay

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When in my credential program, I had my sixth grade teacher tell me that of all her years teaching, the only changes that truly made a difference were class size reduction and air conditioning (Central Valley). She told me the most important thing was to make memories for the students. Something I try to remember.

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

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Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.

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They may forget the things you said, but they will not forget the way you make them feel.

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No quote or poem to refer to...I just fell into this role and have had my life turned upside down for the better! I’m so lucky to be a part of Baywood!!! <3

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My younger brother had learning disabilities and from seeing him struggle, I wanted to be able to help kids wherever it was needed.

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Once I started Kindergarten with Mrs. White, I really never considered doing anything else. Every teacher after that inspired me in some way, which confirmed that I just had to teach!

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"Life's a dance you learn as you go. Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow. Don't worry about what you don't know.
Life's a dance you learn as you go."
-John Michael Montgomery

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A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart.

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The influence of a good teacher can never be erased!

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My mother told me the one thing you no one can take from you is education. She lived through wars, occupations, devastating earthquakes and fires, illnesses, and deaths in Greece. She said education was the most important thing for survival. I want to pass on the value of education.

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My mother inspired me to become a teacher.

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“All of us have failed to match our dream of perfection. I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible." - William Faulkner

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Working with an amazing little girl named Arina....totally inspired me to be the best teacher i could be!!

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Working with an amazing little girl named Arina....totally inspired me to be the best teacher i could be!!

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Linda

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My Sophomore Social Studies teacher had us act out EVERYTHING in history. He made learning (and history) more fun that I ever realized it could be. I try to do that for my students as well. He still teaches at Hillsdale and I run into him every so often!

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My Sophomore Social Studies teacher had us act out EVERYTHING in history. He made learning (and history) more fun that I ever realized it could be. I try to do that for my students as well. He still teaches at Hillsdale and I run into him every so often!

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One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was or what kind of car I  drove but the world may be a different place because I was important in the life of a child

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One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was or what kind of car I  drove but the world may be a different place because I was important in the life of a child

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My mother inspired me to become a teacher.

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"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou

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I touch the future, I teach.  by Christa McAuliffe.  This quote is what made me change careers.       Connie

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I touch the future, I teach.  by Christa McAuliffe.  This quote is what made me change careers.       Connie

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It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from me.

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I did outdoor ed as a 6th grader. Then became a cabin leader in high school and college. After the third time, I knew what I was going to do.

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growing up I always struggled with learning and school and so I wanted to change learning for other kids

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I wanted to be a teacher ever since Kindergarten.  I never had a back-up plan.  Children have been a blessing to me for all these years. We made a difference in the loves of all those we touch.

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I wanted to be a teacher ever since Kindergarten.  I never had a back-up plan.  Children have been a blessing to me for all these years. We made a difference in the loves of all those we touch.

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Laurie P

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My grandmother was a Kindergarten teacher and I loved visiting her class as a child. It was such a warm place to be, I loved it.

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My parents were teachers, but I never really wanted to be one until Mrs. Blass (here at Baywood) encouraged me.

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My parents were teachers, but I never really wanted to be one until Mrs. Blass (here at Baywood) encouraged me.

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My father has inspired me throughout my life and toward pursuing education as a career.

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My father has inspired me throughout my life and toward pursuing education as a career.

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"A child is both a hope and a promise for mankind."
Maria Montessori