Ahmira Elyard-Jaeger
Pacific Lutheran University
“I want to be a teacher because I believe in creating a classroom community that gives every student the support that they need in order to succeed. I look forward to honoring the humanity and potential of every student in my classroom.”
Angela Spathanas
University of New Hampshire
“My future career found me when I applied to substitute teach during college. I was assigned to be a one-on-one paraprofessional for a kindergarten student for a week. When I returned the second day, the principal told me I was the first substitute to ever return for this student.”
Carter Crow
Alma College
“My life experiences have helped me realize that my dream is to become a teacher and a coach so I can guide children to find their passions and to support their growth.”
Joshua Maldonado
Santa Monica College
“Through working in several after-school programs with low-socioeconomic children and kids with special needs, my desire to teach was solidified. These experiences showed me the huge need for teachers in special education.”
Lizbeth Torres
Rhode Island College
“I especially want to connect with Hispanic kids who are learning English and motivate them to believe in themselves and embrace who they are. Teaching is rewarding and I am proud to be living my purpose.”
Mary King
Augusta College
“I want to be the teacher that meets children where they are and helps them grow toward their potential. A career dedicated to helping children grow will be a life well spent.”
Myklynn Butler
Oklahoma State University
“I was inspired to become a teacher from an early age. When I became an assistant teacher at a local school, I worked closely with the students who struggled with reading and math. Seeing their faces light up when they finally understood a concept was incredibly rewarding.”
Olivia Kline
Franciscan University of Steubenville
“As a future educator, I want to instill in my students the knowledge that they are capable of great things. I want to be the teacher that makes her students feel welcomed, loved, supported, encouraged, and safe to try new things.”