Influential Educator by RIMS AVID Team https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam Add a post with 2-3 sentences about an educator who influenced you. en-us 2021-01-29 15:35:53 UTC 2021-01-29 16:45:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Torri Burke torri_burke1 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141412779 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!]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141412779 twmartin https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141413416 There were quite a few, but ultimately my mother was my largest influence .

]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141413416 Gabby https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141413854 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.]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141413854 Rich https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415393 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.]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415393 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. https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415413 2021-01-29 16:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415413 Kristen Nichols kristen_nichols1 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415417 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. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415417 Mr. Mike Neece https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415595 He saw in me something that I didn't know existed. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415595 Mr. Grafstrom https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415627 MY High School SS teachers .. made teaching seem fun and interesting.
. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415627 An Influencing Teacher sramirez114 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415678 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.]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415678 Thankfully I've had quite a few, but the teachers that were story tellers always kept me engaged and motivated for their classes https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415722 2021-01-29 16:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415722 Two major influences for me were Mrs. Martinez, my teacher's aide in elementary school. And my son's kindergarten teacher Mrs. McCreery. https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415880 - Monica Garcia]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415880 My 6th grade teacher. Made us all feel like we were a community loving each of our unique traits. dinaegeer https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415885 2021-01-29 16:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415885 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. https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415932 2021-01-29 16:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415932 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415998 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. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141415998 Teachers-Many https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416093 My teachers that helped me learn English influenced me to become an educator. 

]]> 2021-01-29 16:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416093 My middle school math teacher, Mr. Waterman https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416205 2021-01-29 16:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416205 Ms. Pace https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416290 7th grade English teacher. She became my mentor, hero and is still my friend]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416290 Ms. Hill bcordero1 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416407 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. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416407 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416595 My high school Algebra teacher ]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416595 Mr. McCarthy https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416713 Amazingly funny, thoughtful and intelligent instructor who really influenced me. We are fortunate that he heads up induction to influence other educators.]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416713 Betty Plasencia charlene_guerra https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416738 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. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416738 Grandfather https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416835 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.]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416835 Cindy B https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416917 My 3rd grade sub was the biggest influence on me. 

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416917 Ms. Fisher https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416960 My high school junior ELA teacher.

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141416960 Matthew Johnson https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417272 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. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417272 There are too many to name. https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417300 2021-01-29 16:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417300 Miss Carrasco https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417475 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.

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417475 Coach Ryker https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417571 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.

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417571 A couple of teachers in college https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417584

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417584 Mrs. Murphy - 1st Grade Teacher https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417697 2021-01-29 16:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417697 My Parents https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417724 2021-01-29 16:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141417724 Carolyn B carolyn_bell https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418328 My 4th grade teacher as well as my own mother who was an elementary teacher.  

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418328 My mom and my freshmen year's Spanish teacher. https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418473 2021-01-29 16:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418473 My Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Rosse. An absolutely incredible example of a powerful educator! https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418479 2021-01-29 16:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418479 L. Brown https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418523 My 5th
 Grade Teacher ]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418523 Carol carol_ruhm https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418534 My high school counselor encouraged me to go into education and because he was so great, I wanted to be a counselor like him. 

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418534 Kristy https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418557 My HS ASB teacher

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418557 Monika MT monika_montielturner https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418668 Mr. Chappell my high school Chemistry teacher and  Ms.Pace my freshman math teacher who made me see that math was not difficult]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141418668 Veronica https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141420095 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.

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141420095 My high school teachers - one who tragically died from COVID three days ago. Heart breaker! https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141420195

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141420195 Kai Lyles https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141420799 My 6th grade teacher Gil Brown at Mariposa Elem.

]]> 2021-01-29 16:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141420799 Linda https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141421529 Mrs Lazalde. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141421529 Joe Policki https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141422025 My High school English teacher

]]> 2021-01-29 16:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141422025 Mrs. Welch https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141422608 Senior year ELA- she made me want to study & talk about Shakespeare all the time!]]> 2021-01-29 16:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141422608 College professor junior year when I still had no idea I would end up working in education. https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141422982 2021-01-29 16:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141422982 Expectations https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141425626 I had a few teachers who expected more from me than others. They drove me.]]> 2021-01-29 16:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141425626 My Parents & Brother Michael taniacabeza https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141425643 For believing in me and encouraging me to try advanced courses]]> 2021-01-29 16:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141425643 Christine Benton cbenton1 https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141435651 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. ]]> 2021-01-29 16:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141435651 Mrs. Burdett https://padlet.com/rimsavidteam/qe75fcoc6bmq9bam/wish/1141439595 Constantly goes above and beyond

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