- freshman
Maryann Woods-Murphy
As a teacher, I help children find their superpowers, confidence, & will to create and grow. Their joy in learning tells me there is hope & a future for us all! - senior
Peter Heckman
In honor of my many educator family members and all the Horace Mann agents who serve the public education community. - freshman
Daaiyah Bilal-Threats
An opportunity to support public schools is an opportunity to better our world and strengthen our democracy. Congratulations on 50 years! - freshman
Monica Washington
To my Mommy, my first teacher in life, to the brilliant educators I know, and to every student I taught who in turn taught me, thank you. - freshman
Christopher Stone
"I'm more interested in creating enthusiasm for exploring the world than just teaching the facts to kids.” -Seymour Simon - freshman
Jonathan Gillentine
We who support public education know the promise of education for ALL children, regardless of who they are and where they come from! - freshman
Jesse Graytock
Everything I have, and everywhere I've been, is due to public education. Thank you to all the educators who've helped me along the way! - freshman
Susan Burk
My son got an excellent public school education from Pre-K to college. I am so proud of my Temple University graduate! - freshman
Bob Porta
I believe a better educated public is the only way to improve the way our country is run. - freshman
Melissa Slaughter
In honor of my mom, a devoted public school teacher and counselor & appreciating the educators who guide, instruct, and support my children. - freshman
Stephanie Johnson
It was a dream come true to be an Award for Teaching Excellence recipient; it represents all my dedication and success as a school teacher. - junior
Harriet Sanford
The future belongs to the young who are allowed to wonder and question as they learn. - junior
Eric James
Celebrating my favorite teacher, my mom, a 42 year veteran of Maryland Public Schools. - freshman
Juliana Avery
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats - sophomore
Annelise Cohon
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai