Her Name Was Gertrude

Kate K.

Teacher -Sister Gertrude

Dallas, TX

I started my third year of school as a quiet, shy and somewhat frightened young girl. My first year of school with Sister Rosetta had left me bruised both physically and emotionally.

Jen B.

Teacher - Carlos Cancino

Sleepy Hollow, NY

This dedication is to my son's teacher from last year. This educator was perhaps one of the most positive I've ever come across both as a parent and as a teacher myself. His love, and true joy, of being with his students radiated from him in every word and gesture, both directly to the kids as well in any conversations my husband and I had with him about our child.

Anna C.

Teacher & Coach - Chad Clarey

Batavia, IL

Growing up with a teacher and coach for a parent was an interesting childhood. Everywhere we would go, the grocery store, church, a restaurant, my dad would find someone that knew him. No matter what, he always would take the time to chat and catch up with whoever he meets.

Dawn G.

Teacher - Cheryl Grosser

Kansas City, MO

As the daughter of an English teacher, there were pros and a few cons (high expectations, which in my youth did not seem like a pro and many long nights grading papers when her attention was elsewhere).

Jayla R.

Professor - Dr. Regisford

Prairie View, Tx

Whether it was academic or personal, Dr. Regisford was always there for her students. After a discouraging day…

Diana Revilla V.

Science Teacher - Mr. Morken

Dallas, TX.

Aside from Mrs. Frizzle in the show the Magic School Bus, I attribute my fascination with the sciences to my 8th grade science teacher Mr. Morken at Alex W. Spence TAG Academy.

Lauren J.

Coach William Patrick

Nacogdoches, TX

Moving out on my own to start the college experience was a test on how I handled stress, anxiety and vulnerable situations. I went into college not knowing that the organization I was able to be apart of would shape me into the person I am today.

Pedro A.

Teacher - Montiel

Dallas, TX

My teacher influenced me to keep going when times are hard…

Melissa M.

Teacher - Mrs. Hollie

Dallas, TX

Mrs. Hollie was an excellent second grade teacher when she taught my son at Bayles Elementary School. At present, he is a junior and doing well.

Ivy L.

Preschool Teacher - Bryttnie Renee

Plano, TX

I used to work at a childcare center, My co-teacher was one of the most amazing person I knew.

Rich E.

Teacher - Mr. Smith

Colorado

Coach Smith was both my teacher and my coach. He was the only one that believed in me enough to choose me for the HS basketball team and…

Kim O.

Professor - Mrs. Newcum

BYU - Idaho

After 35 yrs of not being in school, I decided to go back and take some college courses. I signed up through my church and was accepted to BYU-Idaho and have been taking online classes for over a year now.

Max D.

Band Director- Preston Pierce

Plano, TX

Mr. Pierce was our assistant band director first at Shepton HS and then during my Time at Plano West HS.

Seth D.

Teacher- Coach Fairchild

Plano, Texas

Despite the fact that I did not attend the school where Coach Sean Fairchild worked, he allowed me to train with his Cross Country team. From the beginning in my freshman year through my senior year, this experience was truly the highlight of my high school career.

Max N.

Teacher - Kolby Kerr

Richardson, TX

Mr. Kerr taught AP Capstone at Pearce HS in Richardson, TX. He had a huge influence on me and my aspirations.

Josh R.

Teacher - Mrs. Johnson

Long Island, NY

Unfortunately, elementary school teachers don’t get the amount of praise and attention as they deserve. A persons’ most monumental growth comes from the age range of elementary school students.

Jared L.

Teacher - Suzy Vogel

New York City, NY

In my junior and senior years of high school, I took Honors Physics I and II with Suzy Vogel.

Jordan S.

Coach and Teacher - M. Wylder

Atlanta, GA

I was having troubles in math class and needed to pass in order to play basketball.

Kris K

Teacher - Mrs. Battle

Dallas, TX

I will never forget my Chemistry I teacher at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. Her name was Mrs. Battle, and she was from Cuba.

By Kim M

Teacher - Mrs. Elkins

Austin, TX

The first teacher I ever remember feeling a personal connection to was Mrs. Elkins in junior high.