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In the stacks: New nonfiction

...autobiographical essays, others are inspired by a quote from James Baldwin, and still others by outright questions about favorite teachers, life-changing events, and ways to improve student life. Perhaps you'll be reminded of your own high school...

http://juneauempire.com/art/2011-10-27/stacks-new-nonfiction
Art
High school mourns beloved math teacher

...said he encouraged them and inspired them to graduate, or follow that path. Many students said Bennett was their favorite teacher. But in their memorials, they chose to reflect not only how he helped them learn the math they struggled with...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/121010/loc_754229035.shtml
News
Never Too Old

...wanted you to learn ... but she wasn't too enthused about the boys screwing off." "I probably wasn't his favorite teacher," Cooper said. Outside of school, Cooper was active in her Highland Drive neighborhood and in the community...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/110102/nei_cooper.shtml
Neighbors
Palin's parents live a life of affinity with wilderness

...to grind their food with unimaginable force. HANDS-ON LEARNING Sam Gardener remembers Chuck Heath as one of his favorite teachers. "He was my sixth-grade teacher at Chugiak Elementary," said Gardener, who now runs Hilltop Recycling in Eagle...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/112507/out_20071125010.shtml
Outdoors
First lady collaborates on a children's book with daughter

...Teach for America and The New Teacher Project. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to partner with one of my favorite teachers, my daughter Jenna, to write a children's book - and to have it illustrated by the wonderfully talented artist...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/081007/boo_20070810018.shtml
Books
Neighbors Digest

...a teacher reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 2 in the JDHS commons. Have coffee and cookies with some of your favorite teachers from the past, and check out the newly remodeled high school. Following the teacher reception will be a tailgate...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/062207/nei_20070622006.shtml
Neighbors
A message for 1999 graduates

...you will increasingly become aware of their frail humanity and their own inner struggles. Stay in touch with your favorite teachers. They teach because of their desire to make a difference, and they do appreciate hearing from students throughout...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/060499/Ope_edit.html
Opinion
Children dealing with death, loss and grief

...optimal if a young child experiences loss in the form of natural changes when seasons change, when a friend moves, a favorite teacher will not follow them into the next grade, or a person they love becomes ill, before they have a first experience...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/072199/Com_hospice.html
Comm
Once a teacher, always a teacher

...the learning community, she said. Shakira Vallejo, a student of Augustine in 1992, was shocked that one of her favorite teachers is finally retiring. "She is such a sweet lady, very patient and made sure her kids did the best they could...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/042510/nei_622621050.shtml
Neighbors
Juneau Empire Story Archive

...our lawmakers, from 'your favorite teacher' My turn A column By CLAY GOOD...legislator to pause to remember their favorite teacher. Remember the morning light...reading. Imagine that your favorite teacher is writing this letter to you...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/042001/Ope_FavoriteTeacher.shtml

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