As Associate Director for Teacher Development at the Knowles Teacher Initiative, Joyce Lin leads her team to think deeply about how to support Teacher Fellows to inquire into their professional communities, to develop the teacher leadership skills necessary to improve education beyond their classrooms, and to share their stories of the knowledge they acquired with a wider community. The post Give opportunities and support to teachers… they will want to stay. appeared first on Charles Butt F...| Charles Butt Foundation
Warren Hudson is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Venus ISD. He says he wouldn't be where he is today without the influence of two important teachers in his life. The post “The two teachers who helped me be my best…” appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Victor Rios shares about the teacher who believed in him so much, she tricked him into believing in himself. The post “I care for you, but I can’t carry you.” A teacher’s persistence pays off appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Adam Sáenz shares about what his favorite teachers wrote him in letters that served as a light during a dark time in his young adult life, which serves as a reminder for all of us – you never know how much your kind words will impact someone, so share them often. The post His teachers were a light in the darkness… appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Vicki Phillips' heartfelt story about her high school geometry teacher serves as a reminder of the lasting power of teachers who go above and beyond to connect with their students. The post The teacher who gave me a sense of belonging… appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
One simple act of encouragement from his teacher inspired Dr. Joe Sanfelippo to pursue a career in education and to eventually become the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin and author of Hacking Leadership. The post The one who made all the difference … appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Lara explains the importance of teachers seeing potential in all their students. He is still grateful for what his teachers did for him. The post Seeing potential in all students appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Twyla's story highlights just how much a teacher can inspire a student, even after they leave their classroom. The post The gift of transformational teachers appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Her teacher exposed her to accounting and business and took an interest in Erika’s future. It changed her life. The post The teacher who put her on a path to business appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Junlei Li, the co-chair of the Human Development and Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, shares a poignant and reflective story that underscores the profound, often unnoticed impact teachers have on their students.| Charles Butt Foundation
Eric Hale shares about a teacher who went out of his way to be supportive. "He went above and beyond. And so that's my goal. I'm not trying to be the best teacher, but I am trying to be the most impactful."| Charles Butt Foundation
Byron Sanders shares about a 10th grade history teacher that changed the course of his life.| Charles Butt Foundation