Best. Teacher. EVER! Top 5 Finalists - YOU Decide the Winner

Posted on June 10, 2011
Read through our slideshow of top five entries and vote for your favorite to win a Kindle, Pushing the Elephant DVD, signed movie posters, and other great prizes. Voting closes on Monday, June 20.
Best. Teacher. EVER. Contest


We received dozens of moving stories of those special educators out there who changed their students' lives for the better. It was tough choosing the five finalists. We can't even imagine picking the top winner, so we are leaving that up to you, noble reader. Take some time to read through our slide show of amazing teacher profiles, and vote for the one that you think deserves a new Kindle. But be prepared...each one of these teachers is awe-inspiring.

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