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Mrs. Hardy---a small gesture of confidence can ignite a lifelong fire in a child |
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When someone sees something in you, you can exceed all expectations |
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8 | (3) |
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An empowered teacher creates empowered students |
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The greatest gift you can give to anybody is your full presence |
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18 | (4) |
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You don't need permission to express your thoughts and opinions |
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22 | (2) |
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Reach for the lowest branch on the tallest tree |
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24 | (2) |
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Teaching someone to read is the most meaningful gift you can give |
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26 | (4) |
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A small act of kindness can be a lifeline for a struggling child |
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30 | (3) |
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If a teacher sets the bar high, students will be inspired to jump over it |
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33 | (3) |
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The right teacher can change your life |
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36 | (3) |
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Resting on your laurels can only take you so far |
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39 | (3) |
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When a teacher tells you who you can be, your world opens up |
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42 | (2) |
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When someone thinks you can, you do |
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44 | (4) |
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When a teacher sees you, everything opens up |
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48 | (2) |
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Independence leads to confidence |
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50 | (2) |
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One compliment can spark a sense of pride |
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52 | (2) |
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A teacher can water the seeds of determination |
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54 | (4) |
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There is nothing more selfless, generous, and kind than offering oneself in the service of educating others |
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58 | (3) |
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Curiosity can lead to the answers to big questions |
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61 | (3) |
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A good teacher can help you learn how to roll with the punches |
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64 | (2) |
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The world is wide open for you if you work hard |
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66 | (3) |
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Understanding how you learn can set you on the right path |
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69 | (3) |
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When a teacher hits you a ball, hit it back into their court |
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72 | (4) |
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Act as if you matter, and people will treat you that way |
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76 | (3) |
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A difficult teacher can inspire you to persevere and believe in yourself |
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79 | (2) |
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Your passions can be turned into a job you love |
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81 | (3) |
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When excellence is the expectation, kids rise to the challenge |
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84 | (2) |
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When you have a great teacher, there is no task you can't figure out |
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86 | (3) |
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A single interaction with a teacher can change the way you view yourself |
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89 | (2) |
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When you are encouraged to dream, possibilities can become reality |
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91 | (2) |
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Proper communication is important |
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93 | (3) |
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Be a king, not a conqueror |
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96 | (4) |
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Change happens when you have the courage to ruffle some feathers |
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100 | (3) |
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A teacher's attention can fill a child's soul with goodness |
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103 | (4) |
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A strength can be nurtured into something even stronger |
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107 | (3) |
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Don't be quiet; don't hide yourself |
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110 | (3) |
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A dynamic college professor can spark your passion |
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113 | (2) |
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There is a teacher who has an eye on you---go to them |
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115 | (4) |
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Great things can happen when a teacher sees a student for who they are v |
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119 | (2) |
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Sometimes when you stand out, you start to fit in |
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121 | (2) |
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Teachers can break down barriers |
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123 | (2) |
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A teacher's influence can last a lifetime |
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125 | (3) |
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When you're encouraged to be your authentic self, you flourish |
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128 | (3) |
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There is wonder to be found outside the classroom |
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131 | (2) |
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When a teacher believes in a student before they believe in themselves, they blossom |
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133 | (2) |
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A good teacher is the tonic to something toxic |
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135 | (3) |
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A little encouragement can lead to great things |
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138 | (3) |
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The most magical words are "You are smart" |
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141 | (3) |
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Teachers are a mirror of your best self |
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144 | (2) |
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Everything can be done better |
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146 | (2) |
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Being seen can open a student's mind |
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148 | (3) |
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Little pearls of wisdom can make a big impact |
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151 | (3) |
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School should be a safe space to express yourself |
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154 | (2) |
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There's no need to separate being creative from being smart |
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156 | (3) |
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We are all teachers sometimes |
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159 | (3) |
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A tough teacher can give you the DNA of your career |
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162 | (3) |
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Teachers can make great literature come alive |
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165 | (2) |
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A good teacher makes you feel safe asking questions |
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167 | (2) |
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The simplest lessons can have a lifelong impact |
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| Afterword |
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| Acknowledgments |
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