Month: October 2017

The Stories of Inspiration program has garnered an overwhelming response of incredible examples of teachers from across the country.
One such story comes from Henry Buford, Principal of Brooksville Engineering, Science, & Technology Academy:
“…Miss Archer hugged my mother and said “I’ll take him into my class and make sure that he learned how to read.” I can still remember her giving me a hug and telling me she loves me no matter what color I am. Miss Archer followed my progress throughout the years until I graduated from high school and on to college. Not only did Miss Archer ensure that I learned how to read but she inspired me to become an honor student and an athlete. It’s because of Miss Archer I gained a love for learning and attend Middle Tennessee State University where I graduated with three degrees, four endorsements, and became a teacher and later in my career a middle school principal…”
There’s only one week left to submit your Story of Inspiration. Tell us who that teacher is who changed your life and inspired you to be who you are today.
Our review panel will select the 10 most inspiring stories and the authors will select the charter school of their choice to receive one of 10 $1,000 school grants. Submit via the form here by October 31, 2017.

Have you submitted your story of the teacher that inspired you or someone you love?
If not, tell us your story in up to 1,000 words by October 31. We will share these Stories of Inspiration and donate a total of $10,000 in school grants – $1,000 to 10 different charter schools.
Our review panel will select the 10 most inspiring stories and the authors will select the charter school of their choice to receive the donation.

“…Mrs. Cooper and Galileo have both encouraged my son in a way that has allowed him to enjoy school and be proud of the kid that he is. Their dedication to students has allowed for my sweet boy to start off his school career in a positive way. He is happy and confident and for that I am forever grateful.” Read the full story here.

We have been blown away by the beautiful Story of Inspiration submissions that have come in so far. So much so, that we want to give people a little longer to tell their story via the Stories of Inspiration page. So we’ve extended the deadline for submissions to October 31, 2017.
Do you have a teacher that inspired you to believe in your abilities and in yourself. Who said, “You can do this!” and never let you forget it. Who left that indelible impact on your education?
We want to give recognition and thanks to the teachers who positively impacted our lives. Tell us about that teacher who changed your life and inspired you to be who you are today through the Stories of Inspiration page.
Submit your Stories of Inspiration by October 31, 2017. Our review committee will select the 10 most inspiring stories and then we’ll announce these stories after November 17, 2017. We look forward to reading your Stories of Inspiration!

Happy World Teacher Day!
Everyone has a teacher from their past that changed the trajectory of their life, their perspective on the world, or helped shape them into who they are today. Over the last month we’ve been sharing Stories of Inspiration from across the country.
We’re betting you have that standout teacher too – and you know exactly who it is. As we celebrate Charter School Capital’s 10th year supporting charter schools across the country and as schools enjoy World Teacher Day, we want to give recognition and thanks to the teachers that impact all our lives. So tell us who that teacher is who changed your life and inspired you to be who you are today. We will share these Stories of Inspiration and donate a total of $10,000 in school grants – $1,000 to 10 different charter schools, selected by the authors of the most inspirational stories. Submit your story here.
In the meantime, check out one of our latest submissions, by Henry Buford, Principal of Brooksville Engineering, Science, & Technology (B.E.S.T.) Academy:

“…I and several other black children were members of the first integrated elementary class in a small southern town in South Georgia. My mother gathered her things, took me by the hand, and left the room crying. As we were walking down the hallway an uninvolved teacher, Miss Archer approached my mother and asked what she okay and could she help. My mother shared with her what Miss Ware said. Miss Archer hugged my mother and said, I’ll take him into my class and make sure that he learned how to read. I can still remember her giving me a hug and telling me she loves me no matter what color I am…” Read the full story here.

Stories of inspirational teachers don’t always come from the students they affect. In fact, one such story was submitted by an executive team member at this teacher’s school. If you have a teacher that has inspired you in a big way, tell us about your story before October 31st.

“…He is compassionate, understanding and creative in finding solutions. He takes children in fantastic journeys, of self-awareness and success, and because of that he is my inspiration. As part of the executive team, I look up to him as a teacher and a great asset to our community.” Read the full story here.

Here at Charter School Capital, we continue to be blown away by the beautiful submissions for the Stories of Inspiration program. We’ve even had a few incredible stories from members of our own team, like this one from Maralea Lutino, Real Estate Investment Associate at Charter School Capital, about a college professor that taught her that everything she thought she knew should be questioned – including how people learn.As we celebrate Charter School Capital’s 10th year supporting charter schools across the country, we want to give recognition and thanks to the teachers that impact all our lives. So, we want to hear from you – tell us who that teacher is who changed your life and inspired you to be who you are today. Submit your story here.