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!
Category: 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.
“…She looked at me and I could tell she was trying not to laugh. I almost burst into tears. She put her hand on my shoulder and squeezed. She said, “There is no right answer.” She calmly laid my fears to rest and informed me that I could still write my paper, but just from a different point of view. And just like that, she showed me that knowledge isn’t about having to prove something “right” or “wrong.” Knowledge isn’t binary…” Read the full story here.
The newest submission to our Stories of Inspiration campaign is this story from Jim Melko about a teacher who was also an epic storyteller: Mr. Waters. Read more stories or submit your own here.
“…I looked at the glowing face of Mr. Waters, filled with passion at the incredible tenderness of the scene he was describing, his arms outstretched – and in that diminutive, frail figure I saw the greatness of Hector, the leader of the Trojan forces – and in that moment I knew I wanted to share moments just like that with students of my own.” Read the rest of the story here.
Our Stories of Inspiration campaign continues and we’re enjoying reading all the stories of inspiring teachers impacting their students’ lives. The latest submission is from Yvonne Watterson, a former school principal who today is the Director of Education Innovation for the Arizona Charter Schools Association. She shares the story of her English teacher Mr. Jones, who imbued her with a love of classic literature and introduced her to his favorite albums.
“When I first encountered him, it was at Antrim Grammar School in Northern Ireland. Then, just a young man in his twenties, at the beginning of his career, he showed up every day wearing an ordinary tweed jacket with leather patches on the elbows and a “Save the Otter” badge on the lapel. Naturally, he was well-read, but more importantly, he was accessible….” Read the full story here.
In honor of the inspiring teachers who have had a positive impact on their students’ lives, we are launching our Stories of Inspiration campaign to capture the inspiration teachers bring to students every day. During the next five weeks, we’re asking you to tell us your stories. Find out how to submit your inspiring teacher story here.
For Charter School Capital President and CEO, Stuart Ellis, that teacher was Mr. Richard Dewey:
“In Fall 1973, I attended Welby Way Elementary School in Los Angeles Unified School District for 3rd grade. At seven years old, I had not yet spent much time on the planet. Little did I know that the teacher I was about to meet would open up a whole world of potential that I didn’t know existed…” Read the full story here.