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Teaching Mindfulness to Fifth Graders - What Do Parents Think?
Fifth-grade teacher Tavis Danz uses mindfulness in his classroom to support academic, social, and emotional growth. Though he’s sometimes worried about parental disapproval, an email titled "Mindfulness" challenged his assumptions in an unexpected way.
Efraim Solis becomes a professional opera singer. It was a Teacher!
Efrain Solis, a professional opera singer, honors his high school music and drama teacher who helped him discover his voice.
The Passion of Brian Rankin's High School Physics Teacher
Brian Rankin’s high school physics teacher demonstrated a key principle by lying on a bed of nails, placing a cinder block on his chest, and having Brian smash it with a sledgehammer. Now a physicist, Brian uses laser technology to tackle real-world challenge
Jennifer Vides and Romeo Vera: How a band teacher influenced a civil engineer
Jennifer Vides is a civil engineer who helps build skyscrapers in Southern California. Her band teacher, Romeo Vera (at Manual Arts High School) helped Jennifer realize her childhood dream.
Rachell Auld and Dr. John Rosario: Finding one's true calling
Rachell Auld shares an amazing story about her career path and how it was shaped by Dr. John Rosario from Riverside City College. This story is about finding one's true calling.