Estevan Hernandez
Western Governors University
“English is my second language and I remember the time my teachers spent with me. I want to pay it forward to my future students; I want to be that adult who gives kids hope and a sense of belonging when they face struggles similar to mine.”
Hannah Schoonover
Kansas State University
“I am determined to find the best ways to support my students. I know that no two students are the same; therefore, no two students’ education journeys look the same, especially in special education.”
Kristin Luce
Fort Hays State University
“I felt as a social worker I could change the world but I now believe elementary school teachers are in a position to change the trajectory of a child’s destiny.”
Michelle Sparman
Western Governors University
“While I truly enjoy teaching children of all ages, I have learned over these past 10 years that teaching STEM based subjects at the elementary school level, is my true passion.”
Molly Eby
Bellarmine University
“I look forward to playing a role in instilling the magic of learning to children and having a lasting, positive impact on their lives even beyond academics.”
Rylee Korb
Kansas State University
“I’ve learned to observe and listen to my students and build on their experiences, knowledge, and strengths. Most of all, I have enjoyed developing teaching strategies that match individual needs.”
Taylor Quinn
Ramapo College of New Jersey
“I actively choose to respect the lifestyles and dreams that manifest themselves in every classroom I enter, knowing that my students’ diversity of expressions, choices, and thoughts makes them each a unique factor in the future of our society.”