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I saw a human interest story on The TODAY SHOW that I must share!  It is about a favorite teacher in Wichita, kansas - but with a tie to my hometown sports team, The Pittsburgh Steelers.  Miss Lashay Powell, whom the students call "Miss Pow-Pow", LOVES the Steelers!  She met Kordell Stewart when she was 11 or 12 years old, and she chose the Pittsburgh Steelers as HER team.  As a surprise for Teacher Appreciation Week, her students gave her a custom Steelers jersey with number 25 (Kordell''s number) on the back.  She was ecstatic, and her reaction went viral on Tik Tok with 10 million views.  But that reaction was miniscule compared to her reaction when the TODAY SHOW invited Kordell Stewart to come to her school in person to deliver an armful of flowers and a basket of Steeler fan materials, along with two Steeler tickets to an upcoming game, and money for a vacation.  Here is the link where you can watch this uplifting story:

https://www.today.com/video/today-surprises-beloved-teacher-with-help-from-kordell-stewart-173662790002 

I love this feel-good story for so many reasons!  First, what sweet students to surprise their favorite teacher in this way!  Second, I love that the Steelers are always in for doing something nice for someone - and what a truly heartfelt gesture for Kordell Stewart to appear in person at Miss Powell's school!  I also love anything that applauds the efforts of a good teacher.  I always hope stories like this will inspire others to become teachers. 

Thank you to all the great teachers out there!  Keep doing what you do - it is so important.  You are making a difference every single day. 

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I LOVE writing. And I love writing children's books- my newest passion. Although it will be a ton of work, I am looking forward to selling my books.  Since I was a secondary teacher, I know that I have much to learn about elementary students, and I will have to follow my own advice and be my genuine self.  However, I also know that I am passionate about helping kids who have to wear glasses, and that GRADY GETS GLASSES sends a positive message. I am willing to work hard and do all the things that also made me a successful teacher for 37

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