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Actress and Musician Vanessa Williams and MLS Star Brian McBride Join Our PSA Campaign
TeachersCount would like to welcome two new famous faces to our “Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher” campaign. Vanessa Williams is
joined by her mother, Ms. Helen Williams, a former elementary school music teacher. Vanessa is currently starring in ABC’s Ugly Betty and
she has previously been nominated for Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards. MLS star and current Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride is joined by his high school
English teacher and soccer coach Mr. John Erfort. Brian has made three world cup appearances and was named captain of the 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic team.
Carrie Underwood Ad Appears in Country Weekly and Across the Web
News about Carrie Underwood’s “Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher” has spread across the nation. Country Weekly has both run the ad
and included a short story on it (with a mention on the cover). On the web, Carrie’s participation in the campaign has been mentioned on The Boot,
The Examiner (also here and here), Carriefans.com, NewsOK.com, Idol Stalker and Cricket’s Frog Blog.
“DisneyNature: EARTH” DVD Contest
The movie DisneyNature: EARTH shows us the beauty throughout the world’s ecosystems. In 200 words or less, tell us about the “green” ideas you bring
into your classroom to help make sure that future generations will continue to enjoy all of nature’s splendor. Please email entries to info@teacherscount.org. All entries must be submitted by
September 30, 2009 11:59 PM EST.
Get Paid to Blog for TeachersCount
Join TeachersCount’s bevy of brilliant bloggers: TeachersCount has an opening for a blogger to join our TeachersBlog. Please email a sample of
your writing and a short biography to david@teacherscount.org. We will be accepting applications through October 4, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST. Also, make sure
to check out the ever changing content on TeachersCount’s TeachersBlog.
TeachersCount’s TeachersBlog Content on Walden.com
You can also find highlighted material from the TeachersCount blog at Walden.com. Walden Media, a children's film production and publishing company that specializes in
entertainment for the whole family, has recently formed a partnership with TeachersCount in order to help spread the word about the importance of teachers.
Also, make sure to explore Walden’s website to discover all
the tools they have to help teachers bring great stories to life.
TeachersCount on Cards for Causes
Cards for Causes is an organization that was founded in order to help support worthy causes by offering hundreds of holiday, all occasion cards and
invitations where 20% of every card purchase is donated to the nonprofit cause of the customer's choice. You can help support TeachersCount's mission by using
Cards for
Causes for all of your card and invitation needs. The link will take you to Cards for Causes, with the cause selection pre-populated with
TeachersCount.
Second-Career Teachers
Join Heather Wolpert-Gawron as she answers questions about being a second-career teacher in the latest edition of Teachers Topic. Heather speaks about how her
previous experiences impact her teaching and offers advice to lifelong and second-career teachers. By day, Ms. Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school
teacher in San Gabriel, CA. By night, she becomes Tweenteacher, a blogger of education policy and curriculum design. A regional California Teacher of the Year
and the recent recipient of the San Gabriel Valley CUE (computer using educator) Outstanding Teacher of the Year award, Wolpert-Gawron is also a member of the
Teacher Leaders Network and a staff blogger for The George Lucas Foundation's Edutopia.org.
Super Discounts for Super Teachers!
In these hard times, discounts are more important than ever! Stay on the go with 60% off Nike or 20% off Adidas. Get that new hi-def TV in time
for the football season with 60% off at Circuit City. Or, take 10% off at Target to satisfy your everyday needs. You can receive these savings and much, much
more by signing up with TeachersDisCount.
It's totally free for teachers and totally great for your wallet.
Job-Seeking Teachers and Teacher-Seeking Schools Come Together at TeachersCount
Make sure to utilize TeachersCount’s Job Portal. Whether you’re new to teaching and trying to find your first position, or an experienced
teacher who is looking for a change, you can search for job openings based on what you want to teach and where you want to teach. You can also post a
resumé so schools looking to hire can find you. Administrators looking to fill positions can browse posted resumés for the perfect
candidate. Click here to begin.
Want Ed News in Your Inbox?
Join the growing list of people who are receiving weekly summaries of the top 7-10 education stories in their email. This is perhaps the quickest and
easiest way to stay up to date on what's going on in education across the country. Start conversations with your colleagues! Be in the know! To sign up
for the TeachersCount Education News, send an email with the subject "Ed News" to david@teacherscount.org.
Become a Fan of TeachersCount on Facebook
Stay current on all of TeachersCount’s latest programs and initiatives at our Facebook page. Get the latest blogs, contest information,
and education news and resources there. Check it out here.
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