We would like to thank you all for sharing stories about teachers who made a difference in your lives. The entries were hilarious and heartbreaking and utterly sincere. Whittling all of your stories to a scant five wasn't an easy task, but without further ado, here are the winners:
First-Place Winner:
Ron Jenkins The Teacher's Last Day
Finalists:
Mike C. The Teacher Who Changed My World
Mariama M. My Favorite Teacher
Andy Z. My First English Teacher — A Girl From Oxford
Peggy W. 42 Years and Counting
Congratulations! The first-place winner will receive a $250 Borders Gift Card, and the four finalists will be given a $50 Borders Gift Card.
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When I read about Mrs. Troxell, Mr. Z., Mrs. Hawkins, a young English teacher in China, or an experienced one in South Central Los Angeles, I was reminded of the teachers who touched me as a child. We have few greater responsibilities, and can give few richer gifts in life, than helping others find their way in the world. Those that do it, as our best teachers do, for hundreds of children, truly deserve our thanks.
Thank you for helping us remember how they have touched us.