Brian Waters

Four-time Pro Bowl player Brian Waters entered into George Solis’ Spanish class thinking that he could catch a few z’s before practice. Instead, he did quite the opposite. “I can remember times when I thought I had no energy left to concentrate,” recalls the Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard. “In no time at all, my interest was piqued and I became engulfed in the lesson he taught.”

By teaching Brian about the consequences of his actions and that he could either sleep his life away or make something of himself, Mr. Solis “woke up a sleeping giant.”

Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher.

Contests

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Teacher Appreciation Contest

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, TeachersCount offered the opportunity to win a Zac Posen bag and a copy of Taylor Mali’s inspirational book What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World.

Contest Question:
Please tell us in 200 words or less about a challenge that you have overcome as an educator.

And the winner is...Ashley Cahill! Here is Ashley’s contest entry describing a challenge that she has overcome as an educator:

I never knew the true intricacies of the education field until I dove in headfirst. As a primary educator I am not just a teacher… I am a counselor, a social worker, Mom, Grandma, Dad, friend and mentor to my 26 six year olds. My biggest challenge has been giving myself time for me. There is always more I can do, more ways I can help. But I finally realized that unless I am feeling 100%, I cannot give my kids 100%. And their smiling faces are what keep me afloat. This is the most blessed job in the world, but also one of the most challenging.



Past Contests

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Go Green! Planet Earth DVD Contest
Teachers Are Students Too! Zac Posen Tote Contest
Lions to Lambs DVD Contest
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Zac Posen Tote Contest
Super Hero Teacher of the Year Contest - 2006