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“I really believe students need someone to connect with them and to believe in them.” “I know that because of what I did, kids have choices now.” pions “It’s great to know you’ve made a difference in children’s physical health.” “One of the most interesting things to me about music and art is that they embody all the important things people need in life to be successful human beings.” a teacher, counselor and principal prevent an armed attacker carrying bombs and weapons from killing students and school employees. A fifth-grade teacher coaches youngsters to the Little League World Series championship. A college professor fights to preserve the arts in K-12 class- rooms. These are just a few of the everyday champions profiled in this month’s California Educator — champions like you, striving day by day to make a bet- ter world for your students. This issue is dedicated to you and to every CTA member. Because of you and what you do, your students will have choices for a greater future. You are the ones making a difference. Meet our seven exceptional educators. Stories by Sherry Posnick-Goodwin • Photos by Scott Buschman december 2009 • january 2010 | www.cta.org 9 *