The Oprah Winfrey Show
Salute to Great Teachers

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Oprah "I always said that if I weren't doing this job, my dream would be to teach the fourth grade. I love teachers!" — Oprah

They are probably the most important people in your child's life—besides you. Teachers rule! If you don't agree, wait until you get to know some of these amazing, inspirational classroom leaders.

The Best of the Class
Teachers Photo Gallery See why these teachers were selected as award recipients of Disney's American Teacher Awards, how Mrs. Duncan influenced Oprah's life and why Arnold Schwarzenegger 'teaches for America.' Way to go!

Tragic Heroines
Karen They spend their days with blocks, books and fingerpaints. But on September 11, their innocent world came crashing down. Meet a heroic daycare teacher whose instincts helped saved the lives of many children.

First Phenomenal Man
Ron He's O, The Oprah Magazine's first "Phenomenal Man!" Find out why Disney named the amazing Ron Clark Teacher of the Year!

Resources
Documentary The First Year
VHS tapes of this documentary available through Videofinders: Phone (800) 343-4727. For more information visit www.pbs.org/firstyear or contact:
Teachers Documentary Project
310 N. Stanley Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323-933-8462
Teach for America
For more information visit: www.teachforamerica.org/tfa/
Disney's 2001 American Teacher Awards
For more information on these awards visit: disney.go.com/disneylearning/ata/index.html