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.
Two teachers that made a difference in my life were my 10th grade world history teacher, Coach Robinson and my geometry teacher, Ms. Moran. Coach gave me an appreciation for history and theology, as well as teaching me to be responsible for my actions. Ms. Moran showed me the magic in mathematics,… Read More »
Mother Fisher - what a woman and an awesome teacher. She was the Honors English (AP in today's terms). She was in a wheelchair but still scared the daylights out of me. Maybe it was the Dante quote "Abandon all hope ye who enter here." above her door that started it. But… Read More »
Back in the 60s I moved around a lot and was always the new kid in school. I had a Science teacher, Mr. Stein. Not only was he a hunk, he was a good teacher. He gave me a copy of a novel based on Joan of Arc. He fed my love… Read More »
delores brunson was my second grade teacher and the first person to validate my existence, the fact i am here for a reason. i liked to read during class and one morning she talked to me about this, very kindly and offered me a "deal": i could read for five minutes at… Read More »
When I was 13, a local veterinarian, Michael Marmesh DVM in Miami, Florida, allowed me to shadow him in his exam room and in surgery for 4 years. He explained something on every case. I credit Dr Marmesh for giving me a role model, largely responsible for my following a career in… Read More »
It was at high school when this teacher changed my life. Mr Mweemba is his name he used to be my chemistry and biology teacher and he understood my weakness in arithmetics and physics, thus one day whilst all the pupils had gone for tea break I remained in the classroom to… Read More »
Like many kids, I struggled with math, despite help from my parents and tutors. My high school Algebra class was especially trying and I barely scraped by . The next = year, I had the same teacher for Geometry and although fared somewhat better, I still struggled. A big part of it,… Read More »
There are many attributes that make up a fine teacher; character, intelligence, loyalty, and compassion just to name a few. Tami Qualls possesses all of these qualities and many more. She genuinely cares for her students and wants to see them succeed in the classroom and in every aspect of their lives,… Read More »
My name is Benneth Ukaegbu, from Nigeria. currently dioing my masters in Malaysia. Acturally durring the time of my first degree, in Nigerial university, i only respect one of my teacher becuse he is tallented in teaching filed. He is humble friendly and full of encouragment, infact if not him i would… Read More »
My band director, Mr. Panetta, has only been at our very small school for 2 years. However, he has helped not only me but our whole music program blossom into something it has never been before. He has taught me and others to be themselves and be proud of what we do… Read More »