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.
Mayor Ron Loveridge changed countless students' lives at the University of California at Riverside. A Political Science Professorand now the Mayor of Riverside, he offered a "real-view" look at politics. He encouraged internships and we all had to work on a campaign for 10 hours a week in one class. He offered… Read More »
When i was in elementary school in southestern Kentucky. my teacher was the Principle, nurse, basketball coach, who we all loved very much, one of the thing she would say to me was to treat other the way you want to be treated, and in life you can be whatever you want… Read More »
There is a teacher who is currently changing the life of my son, an autistic 6th grader. The jump from elementary school to middle school was tough for him but, Corey Clark, his health and PE teacher at Brownsburg East Middle School has gone above and beyond to help him be successful.… Read More »
I write poetry under the 'penname' TJ Daniels. The _T_ is for a friend Tim, the _J_ is for his G/F Jenny and Daniels is for me, Daniel. TJ Daniels just had a melodic, poetic ring to it. Now on the the 'good stuff' the poem. "OLD GRACIE: AN EPITAPH" Her name… Read More »
Mr. Fisher was my junior high tennis coach and math teacher. The thing I remember most about him was his high expectations. He knew we all could accomplish more than we thought. His favorite refrain was "I've got the will---you find the way" and I've often though of that extra push whenever… Read More »
My high school drama teacher taught me lessons in high school about who I was that I did not even know at the time I would become. He taught me to stand strong and confident in what you believe, you can never work too hard for what you love, and always believe… Read More »
Mr. Sidelicki had a unique way of motivating students of all kinds. He was stern but fair and taught us how to be responsibility in how we earned our grade. If one was to have failed one of his test or quizes he would appropriately stamp a 6" RED F on your… Read More »
Roger King is an agricultural education instructor at Holmen High School. During my first class with Mr. King he introduced me to an organization that changed my life. He introduced me to FFA. Mr. King is the Holmen FFA adviser and has taught me how to work. He is also responsible for… Read More »
Long ago, in a land called school, I had a fabulous teacher. Now, I hate to choose one, but I will- let me say, I've had my share of dedicated teachers throughout my education. But, Mrs. Oltman, she was special. Fifth Grade science was an ordinary topic until I was introduced to… Read More »
Steve Comiskey has rocked the worlds of every student he has ever touched and continues to do so. He was my freshman English teacher in high school, and from the time he defined melancholy as a dog who likes fruit, he has been my friend and my inspiration. He encouraged me to… Read More »