Personal Statement: Amanda Battles

The best teacher I’ve ever had was my Honors English teacher, who was the strictest and harshest grader I’ve ever come across. With her as my teacher, I spent the majority of my sophomore year stressed out. What I didn’t realize, however, was that the only reason I was struggling, was because I refused to acknowledge that what she was doing was teaching. The teachers I had previously, never challenged me in the way that she did and, because of that, I could do the bare minimum and still pass. After I finished her class, I realized that she didn’t just set me up to pass her class, but set me up to excel in the future. She changed the way I looked at education, and made me acknowledge that having trouble in a class didn’t mean that I was incapable;

It wasn't until she went to do fieldwork in schools, that she decided to become a teacher. She realized, through inspiring teachers and students she worked with, that she wanted to do just what every teacher that inspired her to do. She wants to be seen as a positive role model to her students and teach them how to cooperate with each one another. She wants to leave the great impact that each of her teachers has left on her, and she wants to have a positive impact on their lives. Getting to know a student and understanding their lives and possible hardships they face, can have a huge impact on how a student views you. Being there for your student, being supportive, being understanding, are just a few qualities all teachers should

It is my pleasure to nominate Rodnesha Minor for North Carolina A & T State University’s Student Teacher of the Year. Ms. Minor exemplifies the tenets of the North Carolina Teaching Standards. I have watched Ms. Minor develop into an accomplished preservice teacher during her time at Summerfield Elementary.

As the Region 4 Teacher of the Year, I would like to take this opportunity to state that it is my privilege and honor to teach the children of Region 4, the hope of this great nation. It is also an honor to represent the great and hardworking educators or Region 4 to the State Teacher of the Year selection. Teaching is not just a job; it is a vocation, a calling that gives us the opportunity to be the voice of those who do not have voice.

My name is Jasmine Bains, I grew up in Wolverhampton, England and moved to American when I was four years old. I have two brothers, one younger than me, and one older than me. My older brother Jeevan just so happens to attend Benedictine University with me; we are also pursuing the same career. I plan on graduating from Benedictine University in May of 2018. Currently, I am a Junior and am majoring in Health Sciences. With my degree, I plan on pursuing a career in dentistry.

There is a quote that I have embraced during my professional journey I like that state, “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased”. As a product of the Muscogee County School district, my life mirrors that statement. If it were not for my awesome teachers I would not be the person and teacher I am today. Growing up poor, I lived in Wilson Apartments and attended Fox Elementary School. It was my kindergarten teacher Mrs. Vignery that ignited my passion to become a teacher. She would always hold my hand and made me feel loved despite my many issues. As a result, I wanted to pass this love to my students. I cannot remember not one single thing that she taught me, but I will never forget how she made me feel. I find myself holding

I was very happy to see that she got the teacher I wanted. This teacher was the most popular and highest rated teacher in the school district. She won many teaching awards and was honored for her teaching skills by her peers and community. This particular teacher was also teaching at the same elementary school that I was attending when I was a child. I remember her because she was always kind to her students, not to mention very pretty and immaculately dressed every day. I never had her as a teacher for kindergarten but I remember walking past her classroom often.

Wiest took the time to listen to my troubles and work with me outside of class. She even invited me to come drink tea in her office if I needed a break or was not feeling well. But more importantly, she helped me put everything into perspective and I made some tough decisions. I cut down on my work hours, took a few months off from orchestra, took less volunteer opportunities, and learned to prioritize my responsibilities. Mrs. Wiest also helped me with my work when I was falling behind and let me take her finals at different times to balance my work load. I panicked when everything got difficult, but she supported me. If any teacher has made an impact on me during my academic career, it was certainly Mrs. Wiest. She goes above and beyond for her students and wants everyone to succeed. With her help, I was able to succeed during a very rough

My name is Jennifer Reyes I’m Mexican and im 20 years I came to the united states in 2013. I graduated from Aspira mirta Ramirez High school. I started study in SAC In the fall 2015 I choose study in this institution because is bilingual and they have flexible schedule. My major is Business management and I decided study this career because I would like learn how business works in the

Through twelve years of school the teacher that stands out is my band teacher, Amanda Posey. She made me a better person, helped me grow up, and taught me many skills that I will use. She has made a positive impact and difference on my life. Posey has a passion for teaching music, teaches life lessons, and challenges her students making her an amazing teacher.

She is a great inspiration to me, and inspires me even more to become a teacher.

I go to Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan. Everyone here is usually pretty kind, but there is one person who has helped me excel with my learning and that is my AP statistics teacher Mrs. Wilkinson. Mrs. Wilkinson is a lot more caring than she appears. She really idolizes about her students and how they learn. Mrs. Wilkinson always asks us how our lives are going and what we want to do. She loves to connect with her students on a personal level and is interested in our well being. Her teaching methods always connect with something that she knows we’ll understand. Although she may not seem like the most heartwarming teacher, but she really cares about our well-being.

I would like to recommend Misty Higgins for Cue’s Outstanding Teacher. Misty is an enthusiastic, outgoing member of KernCue where she serves on the board of directors, attends meetings, contributes ideas and works to ensure local teachers are prepared to integrate technology into their classroom. She models integration with her own 6th grade classroom and presents at the local CUE and district events. You can always find Misty sharing what she has learned on Social Media sites to inspire other teachers. Her encouraging posts led to her hosting the “new teacher” Twitter Chat. Misty is also a lead teacher in her district helping to provide professional development and classroom examples to other emerging teachers. She presents sessions such as “How to be an Edtech Cliffdiver” where she shows teachers that it is ok to try something new. Teachers leave her sessions inspired and empowered!

There are a lot of great teachers at Mandan high that all do great things for the students within their own way. However there can be only one recipient the the Mandan highs best teacher award and it should go to Mrs. Hess-Bolte for her patience, her, her love of what she does and her willingness to help.

The teachers, they can point to and say, “That individual assisted me in becoming the person I am today.” For me, I have one special person that I can do that to. This individual is not only my favorite teacher, but very influential in my life. Katie Josef, my Ed Tech teacher, has shown me what true passion for the field of education looks like. I witness her upbeat personality, and get to experience the kindness she exuberates to her students on a daily basis. She drives the individuals in her class to succeed to their best ability. She inspires me to become an outstanding teacher in whatever field I choose to pursue. Mrs. J has shown me what a teacher that cares for her students truly looks like. With the love and support she shows, it is no mystery how she creates unbreakable bonds with her students- bonds that last for many years, even after a student's graduation. I desire to create these same bonds with my future