- junior
Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh
"Public education carries with it a responsibility to celebrate and nurture the talents of every child. That is the promise of public education and it is a sacred trust." - junior
Meg Porta
"In honor of my parents, Pat & Bob Porta, who deeply valued education and always supported my pursuit of it. Love you forever." - freshman
Mary Eldredge-Sandbo
"Oh how I love public education - our most precious treasure that touches hearts, broadens minds, develops understanding, and builds a beautiful future!" - junior
Luke Merchlewitz
"A big thank you to my friends, family, and teachers for making me who I am today!" - freshman
Leslie Chekin
"Annandale High School’s Theatre Without Borders students from Ghana, the Dominican Republic and Vietnam perform their 2013 production of Midsummer Night’s Dream." - freshman
Kristen Shannon
“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy.” bell hooks - freshman
Jessica Wechter
"In honor of ALL the K-12 public school teachers in my family: Rena & Kevin (MA), Jeremy & Dara (NY), and Cheryl (NJ), & across the country!" - freshman
Carah Casler
"As teachers, we must bring the world to our students, think critically, facilitate empathy, and inspire action to change the world." - freshman
Katrina Moreno
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin - sophomore
Terri Butts
"Third grader: Hey, should I wear Cover Girl or Maybelline tomorrow? Me: What do you mean? Student: You said tomorrow was a make-up day!" - junior
Katherine Underwood
"Congratulations on 50 years of supporting Public Education and Educators! NCUEA was there from the beginning!" - freshman
Reginald Weaver
I feel such joy when students thank me in so many ways, including on social media, for playing a role in their success. Knowing they see me as a good teacher is one of the rewards of teaching.