Six Word Essay Contest Semi-Finalists
- I remember her fifty years later. - Cullen A., Indiana (Grand Prize Winner)
- They doubted, you believed, I succeeded. - Phillip J., Wisconsin (Runner-Up)
- Selflessly dedicated to someone else's success. - Amanda W., Nevada (Runner-Up)
- Teachers hold the ladders students climb. - Rebecca H., Pennsylvania (Runner-Up)
- All thirty students raised their hand. - William S., Washington (Runner-Up)
- Spark interest. Ignite curiosity. Fuel dreams. - Jackie K., Texas (Runner-Up)
- Encouraging the discouraged to defy obstacles. - Karen M., Illinois
- Point out the stars. Provide rockets. - Adam L., Illinois
- Instill knowledge; invoke passion; inspire greatness. - Vishak V., California
- Planting the seed of I can. - Sinora W., Illinois
- Open books, open minds, open doors. - Nancy M., Arizona
- I struggled; she never gave up. - Scarlet W., Tennessee
- Challenge limitations. Raise expectations. Inspire achievement. - Kara J., Colorado
- She said I can be anything. - Yuji N., New Jersey
- Destroy chains. Shape wings. Inspire flight. - Kathleen C., Nevada
- Stretching imaginations, expanding knowledge, multiplying opportunities. - Adam S., Arizona
- Spark wonder. Challenge thinking. Dismantle myths. - Valerie V., Pennsylvania
- Sees a star before it's discovered. - Gisela V., New Jersey
- Building confidence; Opening doors; Shaping futures. - Stephanie C., Oklahoma
- Teachers inspire dreamers to become doers. - Judy S. , Pennsylvania
- Dedication, patience and never ending encouragement. - Mery M., Florida
- Molds "I can't..." into "I did!" - Kathryn B., Pennsylvania
- Teachers illuminate darkness to reveal possibilities. - Lindsay C., Massachusetts
- Handing out keys to the world. - Ann Marie O., Michigan
- Changing the world by expecting excellence. - Amanda T., Illinois
- Watch them soar, then demand more. - Pancho S., Oregon
- Believes I'm a superhero in disguise. - Margaret Z., Minnesota
- Transforms barred windows into open doors. - Becca W., Nevada
- Holds all students accountable to greatness. - Mary T., California
- That all my students surpass me. - Harville H., New York
