Erin Gruwell

Education is such a noble profession, it's a wonderful way to serve.

I have learned that, although I am a good teacher, I am a much better student, and I was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. They taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test.

Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they're a failure. But teaching is a team sport.

I believe that education is the greatest equalizer; thus, I will continue to fight to equalize the playing field in an educational atmosphere that is not always level!

I think a lot of teachers feel like they're teaching to a test. Our response is you teach to a student, you really teach to the kid.