To kick off the Campaign for the Common Good, and celebrate the teachers who rock, we're inviting people of all ages to share a story about a teacher who changed their life.
To read about teachers who have made a difference for someone in your area, click the icons on the map below. Below the map, you can also browse all the stories.
Ms. Lana Turner (no, not the actress), my eighth grade journalism teacher at Evans Junior High in Spartanburg, South Carolina, introduced me to the wide world of newspaper reporting. With her guidance and encouragement, I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up. Having that goal helped me stay… Read More »
I went to school in Frenchburg, KY. Our small school was k-12 and my graduating class had less than 60 people in it. Menifee County high was a wonderful place to go to school. My sister dropped out of high school at the young age of 16 and all I had to… Read More »
My 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Bailey changed my life by recognizing and encouraging my creativity. One day, I came to school excited about seeing the Bolshoi Ballet the night before and told my class about it during our morning sharing time. Mrs. Bailey then moved my desk away from the others so… Read More »