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Diane Weeks, 2000
Richardson Elementary
Ambassador for Excellence
"There is no greater task than that of educating our children; helping them to reach their fullest potential and accomplish their highest dreams."
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David Towne, 1999
Flowing Wells Junior High
Ambassador for Excellence
"I love teaching. It is my passion. I work hard at my craft to produce and allow students the chance to learn, laugh, and be successful."
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Michele Best Jackson, 1998
Hendricks Elementary
Ambassador for Excellence
"Work very hard, every day, to earn your students' respect. Once you have their respect, never take it for granted."
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Patricia Stowers, 1997
Flowing Wells High School
Teacher of the Year
"As teachers, we must never forget the power of the messages that we convey to students. We help to shape this country's greatest resource---it's children."
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Margo Stone, 1994
Centennial Elementary
Teacher of the Year
"Some people call teaching a profession. For me, it is a passion."
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Curt Bertelsen, 1992
Flowing Wells High School
Ambassador for Excellence
"Kids should not have to settle for a description of life, but rather need to experience it. It is as though we enter an orchard of mixed fruit trees and climb into the same apple tree each day."
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Rachel Moreno, 1990
Flowing Wells High School
Teacher of the Year
"To be a facilitator of children's dreams is to be a creator in the truest sense of the word."
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Chris LaBour, 1990
Richardson Elementary
Ambassador for Excellence
"My philosophy of education is reflected in the eyes of every first grader who enters my classroom. They believe they can become an astronaut, firefighter, teacher, construction worker, scientist, or president."
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Judy Matthews, 1988
Flowing Wells High School
Ambassador for Excellence
"True failure only occurs to one who stops trying. A teacher cannot afford to end the journey before the destination is reached."
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Karyn Blair, 1986
Flowing Wells High School
Ambassador for Excellence
"I am enthusiastic about life, kids, and education. I want the people who come into my class to catch that enthusiasm too."
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