Denise Juneau Quotes

Teachers are unparalleled in the role they play in children's lives.

True teachers use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own.

I touch the future. I teach.

When I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children.

The thing I loved the most - and still love the most about teaching - is that you can connect with an individual or a group, and see that individual or group exceed their limits.

I love working with teachers and principals; they are my heroes. They are very dedicated to children, and it's very impactful.

I do believe that mentorship is something I did not get in school, and I don't think it exists in school in a sufficient way.

the calling of the teacher. There is no craft more privileged. To awaken in another human being powers, dreams beyond one’s own; to induce in others a love for that which one loves; to make of one’s inward present their future; that is a threefold adventure like no other.

During my time at Watchung Hills Regional High School, I was fortunate to have a number of teachers who inspired me and filled me with enthusiasm for learning.

I always try to teach by example and not force my ideas on a young musician. One of the reasons we're here is to be a part of this process of exchange.

To me, the avocation of a teacher has something elevating and exciting. While surrounded by the young, one may always be doing good.

A good teacher who can take the zero pay and help kids develop physically, emotionally, socially, is literally an angel.

I've always wanted to make teaching a part of my life.

As a student I learned from wonderful teachers and ever since then I've thought everyone is a teacher.

Teachers have a chance to mold someone, inspire them. I hope all teachers realize that.

In many ways, 'What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World' is just one big thank-you note to my teachers. The book is dedicated to my fifth and sixth grade English teacher, Dr. Joseph D'Angelo, a massive force of erudition, martial artistry, culture, and love.

Those who care, teach. Those who love, teach. Those who can, teach.

You can learn so much from children, and you can give them so much.

Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.

Great teachers are the ones who inspire you.

I was very lucky in that I had a couple of teachers who were particularly supportive.

Having students was so inspiring.

I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in people's lives.

I want to pay tribute to the teachers who, during my life at school in the public education system, saw something in me and encouraged it.

Across Massachusetts, there are many talented and inspiring educators doing for their students what their predecessors did for me.