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Thank you for sharing your story!

Your story will help us elevate the teaching profession and inspire the next generation of educators. Please fill out the form below, then review the tips for recording your story. Stories can be submitted as photo, video, text, or audio formats. We look forward to hearing your unique perspective.

My Role

Instructions

To submit a story to Elevate Teaching, please answer one of the following questions about your teaching experience or about a teacher you'd like to nominate. Submissions can be written or by video or audio recording. Please share a photo with us if you can!

Question Prompts

  • What is something great about being a teacher that most people don't understand?

  • Share a time when a teacher believed more in you and/or your abilities than you did yourself.

  • Share words of encouragement for those who may be considering teaching as a career.

  • What do you appreciate about teaching that you didn't know when you first started?

  • Have you ever had a teacher who was from a different cultural background than you? If so, share any memorable details of that experience.

Writing a Story Tips

  • Respond to one of the prompts in however many words you wish.
  • Add a photo to accompany the prompt. (Optional, but encouraged)

Photo Submission Tips

  • Share a photo of a teacher in the classroom.
  • If you are taking photos, ensure you are in a well-lit space.
  • Upload your photo (jpg format preferred).

Video Submission Tips

  • Ensure you are in a quiet, well-lit space.
  • Respond to one of the prompts in 30-60 seconds.
  • Record your video using a smartphone camera.
  • Upload your video (mp4, mov, avi, wmv format preferred).

Audio Submission Tips

  • Ensure you are in a quiet space. 
  • Use the recording app on your smartphone to record your story ensuring you are close to the microphone.
  • Upload your audio file (mp3 format preferred).
Please note that by submitting your story, you are giving Elevate Teaching permission to use and share your story on our website, social media channels, and other promotional materials. Thank you for sharing your story and for supporting our mission to improve education for all students!
This Story is: 
Preferred File Types: Video = MP4. , Audio = MP3. , Text = PDF., DOCX. May include more than one file. Photos may also be attached if relevant. 

Thank you!

Our team will review your video and may reach out to you by email for further information. Thank you for your support and for being a champion of the Elevate Teaching movement!