Everyone has a story about a teacher, or multiple teachers, who changed their life. Over the course of their careers, teachers impact hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people and change not only individual lives, but also families’ trajectories. They spark imaginations, unlock hidden talents, inspire students to realize what’s possible, and build strong foundations for the future.
The Charles Butt Foundation’s Voices on Teaching series features diverse perspectives about the importance of the teaching profession and personal stories about teachers who helped give rise to the future.
“I care for you, but I can’t carry you”
The gift of transformational teachers
First grade lessons that last a lifetime
Give opportunities and support to teachers … they will want to stay
“The two teachers who helped me be my best”
The teacher who gave me a sense of belonging
His teachers were a light in the darkness
The importance of being seen
Unlocking a world of potential in every child
Each one of us is where we are thanks to a teacher
Classroom confidence is contagious
Preparing students for a future that doesn’t yet exist
How a teacher can impact a student’s life without ever knowing
Nurturing a student’s potential
A teacher’s gratitude for public education
The one teacher who made all the difference
The teacher who put her on a path to business
The thing that saved me was school
A teacher’s small gesture that changed a life
In it for the outcome
Building trust makes a lasting connection
One educator impacting three generations of students
Impacting student trajectories
From catching criminals to captivating young minds
Campaign Concept and Executive Creative Direction: Petri Darby
Videography: Brian Diggs, Anne Bannister
Video Editing: Brian Diggs, Anne Bannister