Miranda Lambert with Janice Caldwell and April Coker

Miranda Lambert, 2010 Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist and recipient of the ACM Album of the Year Award, remembers two high school teachers, Janice Caldwell and April Coker, who taught her confidence and perseverance. "They taught me to never quit. Their life lessons helped shape who I am today."

Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher.

TeachersCount and Staples Present: 25 Local Celebrities and Teachers

TeachersCount brings Behind every famous person is a fabulous teacher to the local level. 25 local celebrities in 25 cities throughout the country have chosen their favorite teachers in the area to receive a $1000 Staples gift card for their school. Check back in the coming weeks for full coverage of events and stories of all those involved in this national celebration of the teaching profession.

Learn More About the Celebrities and Their Teachers

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Hartford, Connectiut

Pictured below(from left to right): Gayle Allen-Greene, Principal of Bulkeley High School; Lynn Misteri, General Manager of Staples West Hartford; Coach Grahm Martin; Hartford Police Chief Daryl Roberts

Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel presents teacher Sherry Heacock and Eli Pinney with a check in Columbus, Ohio: