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Anita Falcon’s relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom
By Emily Burleigh Anita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. ... Read more
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Holley Fontenot loves to help students develop as writers, critical thinkers
By Emily Burleigh At St. Louis Catholic High School, Holley Fontenot, 38, gets to pursue her two passions: ... Read more
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Donna Barger: Teaching ‘feeds my soul’
By Emily Burleigh Donna Barger, 65, has been a part of Our Lady Queen of Heaven school for ... Read more
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Martha ‘Ann’ Wilrye drives students to school, teaches when she gets there
By Emily Burleigh Martha “Ann” Wilrye, 38, has always loved to help. It has been her passion for ... Read more
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Jessica Veulema: Education the only career right for me
By Emily Burleigh Jessica Veuleman has a gift for instilling the love of writing in her fifth-grade students. ... Read more
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Krystal Smith: Being an educator is her calling
By Emily Burleigh Krystal Smith, 39, played “a lot of school” when she was growing up. Her favorite ... Read more
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Jeremy Deamon has a ‘passion for educating the youth of tomorrow and seeing them become successful’
By Emily Burleigh Jeremy Deamon, 37, instills values in his students that will guide them into a life ... Read more
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Teacher D’Antoinette ‘Dee’ Jackson: ‘We must educate, encourage and elevate every student’
By Emily Burleigh D’Antoinette “Dee” Jackson, 41, loves math. She wants others to love it, too. She is ... Read more
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Teacher Martha Dalton has ‘the honor’ of preparing her students for their next steps in life
By Emily Burleigh Lake Charles College Prep teacher Martha Dalton, 57, enjoys working with high school students because ... Read more
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Hannah Harless is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week. Read more