What do Shaq, Patti LaBelle and D-Wade say about great teachers?
How many times have you heard a successful individual credit a great teacher for who they are today? Here are what some athletes, artists, parents, teachers and writers say in their 6 word essays on what it means to be a great teacher.
Read their essays below and gain some insight into how teachers influenced the lives of these former students!
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Dwyane Wade
NBA starter for the Miami Heat and 2006 Sports Illustrated Sportmans of the Year. Essay: "She never gave up on me." |
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Malaak Compton-Rock
Humanitarian and Author of "If It Takes A Village, Build One." Essay: "Mrs. Manadrock, second grade, changed life." |
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Shaquille O'Neal
Former NBA star and current analyst for Inside the NBA. Essay: "Sword, mighty; pen, mightier; mind mightiest" |
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Habiba Alcindor
Writer, The Nation Essay: "Helping children unwrap their own gifts." |
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Patti LaBelle
Grammy-award winning singer, author and actress. Essay: "You are bigger than your surroundings..." |
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Jeff Johnson
Award winning journalist, social activist and political commentator. Essay: "A Teacher Believed, Now I Do" |
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Rebecca
Parent in Denver, Colorado Essay: "Great teachers uncover student's best selves." |
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Kenneth
K-12 Public School Teacher, Gainseville, Forlida Essay: "Thrown from the nest, they fly!" |
What do you think it means to be a great teacher? Submit your six word essay by Friday, January 27th and you might win an iPad 2 and a $500 gift certificate for classrooms supplies for a local teacher.
