Here is a collection of Inspirational Teacher Stories that have been donated by our visitors. If you would like to share your Inspirational Teacher Stories, please submit them by filling out this form! Student names are all changed to John or Jane Doe (or some other fake name). The newest stories are added at the bottom of this page.

• This is Jackie Carter Breeden's story about The Checker King (and a great teaching strategy as well)
• Here is Pamela Elliott's incredible story about the extreme impact a teacher can have on an individual's life
• This was Kathleen Patrizio's breakthrough with one special student
• This is a brief story about one teacher's initial motivation to become a teacher
• Here is Theresa's story about her song that had an impact with an ESL Kindergarten student
• Read here about Paul Cameron's Vietnam War Experience
• Here's a sad story involving a young student matchmaker
• "Mrs. Newcome, I Can Read!" is the title of this story
• "Teaching Beyond 3 PM" is the story of this teacher that went above and beyond
  
  

• "Good Teacher" - These two words filled Carrie Meyers, a student teacher, with pride
• A Teacher's Healing Words - This is a touching story of a child at her mother's funeral (written by the child)
• A daycare teacher discusses her bonds with daycare students and its inspiration to become an elementary school teacher
• This is a brief note on how one teacher enjoys the special students
• "An Empty Desk and a Broken Heart" reminds us to do what we can while we can
• Inspiration early in a teacher's career goes a long way!
• A teacher in training finds inspiration in her difficult student teaching
• Apparently written by a student, this "Secret Santa" story tells of the generosity of one teacher
• Success with a new student at the end of the year inspired Anthony Landrio
• Here's a poem/story submitted by a Mandy called "Teaching At The Crossroads"
  
  
• This story is about an inspiring Christmas gift from a student
• Here is a description of one teacher's career path change from lawyer to teacher
• Faith and encouragment yield athletic success in this story from a coach
• This story tells how a school district's risk has paid off
• This is teacher's story of successfully motivating a student to learn
• Here's a story about the universal language of music
• This is a story about a special artistic student
• Here's a warming story about student Christmas gifts
• Entitled "Christmas Angel", this story shows how working with a student can pay off
• This one is about saying goodbye at the end of the year
  
  
• A Substitute Teacher describes her warming Success with a Troublesome Student
• This Teacher found a great way to Teach her students about Disabilities and Acceptance
• One class succeeds in convincing their teacher to remain a teacher
  
• "Foreign Intrigue" discusses the rewards from connecting with a challenging child
  
• This teacher discusses success in teaching music during student teaching
  
• This teacher found a high-income job to be unfulfilling, but found teaching to be very rewarding
  
• This teacher found that being Idealistic and Working Hard can pay off
  
• "Being a role model is the must powerful way of teaching" according to this teacher's experience
  
• This teacher wrote a Poem about the greatest thing she has ever done
  
• The Wright Brothers Project - An inspirational story about an ambitious and highly rewarding multi-discipline project
  
  
• A incredible gift from an incredible child reminds us that its all worth it
  
• This teacher encourages us to be mentor teachers to improve ourself, and share our love
  
• This teacher "puts the pieces together with her students" and the results are beautiful
  
• "Never Give Up" is the moral of this inspiring tale.
  
• This new teacher says it "makes you feel real good when you see results"
  
• Another inspirational story (see Wright Brothers Project above) from a teacher that believes in taking his students to new heights
  
• The compassionate side of junior high students is applauded in this anecdote named "Fame Can Be Fickle"
  
• In this captivating and touching story, the phrase "see what you can do with that one" stops a true teacher from making a lucrative mistake
  
• This student teacher realizes that she is making a difference
  
• These two best friends and best teachers incorporate fun and their students into their subject matter and are loved for it
  
  
• We need extraordinary teachers to fuel our passion -- find one for yourself and be one for others
  
• Never judge a teacher by appearance
  
• Our words live on - an unexpected legacy
  
• "Crabby Miss Franks" is an inspirational story with an amusing twist
  
• This story shows the difference a good teacher can make in a student's life, and vice versa
  
• "Miss H. thinks you're a Star" reminds us that it is always worth our time to go the extra mile for our students
  
• This reminds us that our students need more than just the 3 R's.
  
• Do you have a student that you just can't reach? Don't be so sure!
  
• Sharing this could change your students' attitudes towards testing
  
• Chicken Soup for the Soul book author, Roger Dean Kiser sent us this inspirational story
  
  
• This is the "Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee" story told from an educator's perspective
  
• The success of a handicapped student continues to inspire this music teacher
  
• This was sent in by Sarah, an inspired and inspirational 5th grade student
  
• This story will inspire you to begin your day by choosing to be cheerful
  
• "Second Mom" shows us that our jobs do not end with the required curriculum
  
• This teacher believes "you must find what motivates the students at all cost"
  
• "I'm tough on you, because I care" is the motto of this respected teacher
  
• "Ultimately, the choice to succeed is yours" is the inspiration behind this message
  
• Here are some more inspirational testimonials from our favorite student, Sarah
  
• One positive can turn around a lifetime of negatives is the message here
  
  
• This teacher challenges you to challenge the student who needs your special touch
  
• This story shows why homemade certificates motivate better than expensive trinkets
  
• Here is a new story from our favorite student contributor
  
• This message is titled "Changes"
  
• This inspirational teacher has an inspirational method to share
  
• Here is advise on what to do for your students "when the family fails"
  
• This story is about how a simple gesture can change lives
  
• Here is an inspirational story of a teacher who turned a con into a pro
  
• This teacher was inspired by a special student
  
• This is a great story about a teacher's feelings on the last day of school
  
  
• This is a needs versus wants anecdote
  
• Here a student teacher inspires and is inspired by an inner artist
  
• This mother of children with learning disabilities wants to inspire others with her special alphabet teaching method
  
• "Think about Your Son" is a poem encouraging an angry young man to prepare for "his" future
  
• Read here how a space in a classroom led to a space in corporate America, but there's more...
  
• This teacher reminds us to remember the many teachers that made us what we are today
  
• There are many tricks in the bag of this inspiring substitute teacher
  
• This message praises praise
  
• This teacher is changing the world, one life at a time, beginning with her own
  
• This business teacher believes that better people skills can solve our problems in education
  
  
• A fledgling inner-city teacher finds inspiration here in these words: "You the best teacher!"
  
• This story advocates pride in our great nation because of our commitment to public education
  
• This inspirational message is filled with creative ideas to engage students in reading
  
• This foundling found the keys to success in education, education and education
• The love of teaching transformed this business major from a volunteer to a "goo-yai"
  
• "Math Made Fun" is a delightful story about a special teaching tool - a sense of humor
  
• This message and poem helps us remember to tell our students and ourselves that "I CAN do it!"
  
• This "ordinary" teacher's misfortunate illness taught her and her students how "extraordinary" and fortunate she really was
  
• This LEP high school geometry teacher took inspiration from an ELL presenter, a LPP lesson plan, and The Greedy Triangle
  

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