Take Action: Thank the Teacher Who Changed Your Life!
Sign the pledge thanking a teacher who has helped you become who you are today. Go teachers!
Goal: 20,000
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Progress: 800
Sponsored by: The Literacy Site
We all remember that one teacher growing up who encouraged us to be better than average. The teacher who told us we could be anything our minds could imagine. The teacher who helped shape who we are today.
In America, teachers just don't get enough credit. They're the people who pave our futures, and yet, they're consistently underpaid and underappreciated. It's time we recognize those teachers who have given of themselves to influence our lives and given us the tools to succeed beyond the classroom.
Sign the pledge in honor of that one teacher who helped you see a subject in a new light, who pushed you further than you thought you could ever go, who helped to change your life. Then give a shout-out to that teacher in the comments section!
GO TEACHERS!
Petition Signatures
May 13, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Thanks to Bonnie Traylor my mom. I was homeschooled and shes helped me so much through my life. Thanks mom!
May 2, 2013
Andy Murphy
Thanks to the late Hank Huetten, Bev McKenzie, and Florence Harte. Now that they have obtained the presence of Him Who is the object of all learning, may their influence keep on blessing this world through all who were privileged to be their students.
May 1, 2013
Terry Reid
She was Miss Grey when she was my 10th grade social studies teacher, she married a fellow teacher at Garden Grove High School and became Mrs. Meisenberg. She recognized a smart kid who had been placed in the "zoo" & recommended my placement in AP.
Apr 29, 2013
Shannon Cowett
Apr 20, 2013
Diane Gallaway
To Miss Shoenhair my 5th grade teacher. Thank you for making learning fun! You always had really cool ways of teaching us and treated us all like we were important.
Apr 20, 2013
Angela Insenga
To Mrs. Lowe, my senior year English teacher: Your encouragement and page-long comments to my meandering prose made all of the difference in my career path. Your kindness, creativity (even with Dickens!), and high standards inspired. Thank you.
Apr 20, 2013
Susan Hewett
Thanks to Ellen Hilgoe (3 years of math in high school!) Without her, I never would have been successful as a math teacher!
Apr 19, 2013
Sonia Duggan
Thank you Brenda Riggins, East Lake High School Home Economics teacher! You helped me figure out teaching Home Ec is what I wanted to do, and connected me with all the right people to get scholarships and subsequently a job when I graduated!
Apr 16, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Mr. Trow - grade 7. Ontario, Canada.
Apr 15, 2013
Sylvain-Paul Côté
Apr 15, 2013
Kevin Kenger
Apr 9, 2013
Mia Taylor
Apr 8, 2013
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Sadie Labess, 4th grade and half of 5th grade. By teaching us to outline, she taught us how to study and therefore how to succeed adademically.
Apr 7, 2013
Olivia Cornell
Apr 7, 2013
Beth Malone
Apr 6, 2013
(Name not displayed)
The Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, IN, gave me their very best for 12 grades, preparing me well for college and the big world. Yet grades 1-8 had 2 grades (40-45 students total) per classroom! Disciplined, fair, demanding. I'm utterly grateful!
Apr 4, 2013
Rohit Batra
Apr 3, 2013
Jimmy Pearson
Mar 31, 2013
Adriane Ferreira
Mar 29, 2013
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Mar 28, 2013
Karen Atkinson
Mr. Gary Wankoff then at Riverdale JHS 141(1966-7 was my year with him as my English teacher). And Mr.Frank MosierEnglish teacher and Dean of Students, then at Quintano's School for Young Professionals(my years-1969-71).:-)
Mar 27, 2013
Krystal Russell
There are several teachers that opened up my terrible world. They made a big difference. Thanks!
Mar 26, 2013
Debbie Luchka
Mar 25, 2013
Lynn Stillman
Mar 25, 2013
Mary Stein
Mar 24, 2013
Laura Moran
Mar 24, 2013
Jade Sansing
My 8th grade year, I was diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. I couldn't pay attention at all, my teacher Mr. Crowe noticed that I wasn't paying attention, he stopped in the middle of teaching and sat down next to me. I looked at him terrified. *look up for more*
Mar 24, 2013
Kenneth Davies
Mar 22, 2013
Gail Fazio
My favorite teacher was Miss Magyar. She taught elementary school at Union Avenue School in Irvington, New Jersey in the 60's. I would love to contact her in order to thank her and the difference she made in my life.
Mar 21, 2013
Bob Hurley
Mar 19, 2013
mary heckaman
My most beloved teacher is gone now, but the strength, the perserverance, and the ablility to believe in my gift as a Costume Designer will always be with me! She gave me the confidence to believe I could do anything I set my mind to.
Mar 17, 2013
sharon davidson
Mar 16, 2013
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Mar 15, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Thank-you to all great teachers everywhere for inspiring us and enthusing us with the joy of learning !
Mar 15, 2013
Gretchen Stine
Mar 14, 2013
LEE MICHELSEN
Mar 13, 2013
Jasmine Chou
Thank you, Mrs. Owens for encouraging me during the down times of my life :)
Mar 13, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Thanks to all my teachers!
Mar 13, 2013
Deborah Beare
Mar 13, 2013
Daniel Abbott
Mar 12, 2013
Bonner Doemling
Mar 6, 2013
(Name not displayed)
I want to thank Mr. Barvinchak. You taught us so much more than business class. You really cared about all of us. I learned so much that I still use today from you. Thank you.
Mar 3, 2013
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Mar 1, 2013
Artemis La
Mar 1, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Thank you MR BOONZAIER for being the best Maths teacher I've ever had!
Feb 24, 2013
Pam Bath
Feb 15, 2013
Emily Pekas
Thanks to all of my teachers!!
Feb 9, 2013
betty osier
Feb 8, 2013
Jim Phillips
I was fortunate to have a few excellent teachers.
Feb 6, 2013
Jenny Drakhjerta
