Inspiring Teachers
Honor a life-changing teacher by creating more of them.
One teacher can make all the difference.
Many of us were lucky to have a teacher who inspired, empowered, and believed in us—who saw our potential and helped us reach it.
Join us in thanking the teacher who inspired you. With a donation of any amount, you’ll be invited to write a short tribute to your teacher to be displayed on our website below, and ensure the next generation of students has a teacher that inspires them.
Every donation received will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our founding campaign sponsors!
100% of donations provide training and resources to help teachers in under-resourced communities across California use the arts and creativity to better support and inspire their students.
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Featured Teacher
Dylan Aguilera
Sierra Prep Academy
Mr. Aguilera goes above and beyond to build rapport with all of his middle school students. He takes students who have never played an instrument before and after a few months, he has them playing in harmony. He also showcases their work by having them perform at events such as, but not limited to, high…
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Nancy Eng
Kaiserslautern American High School
Ping Ho
Arts and Healing Initiative
Los Angeles, CA
For all you and your Arts & Healing Initiative are doing.
Ms. Penn
Leigh High School
Joanne Brice
Blossom Hills Crafts
Mrs. Wright
Union Middle School
Mr. Rains
Castle Heights Elementary
Dylan Aguilera
Sierra Preparatory Academy
Helen Fine
James Monroe High school
North Hills, CA
Helen had an amazing and adventurous spirit. Her art projects were fun and I always looked forward to her classes. She lived the art life and inspired me to do the same!
Tahasijan Taylor
McKinley Elementary
Compton, CA
Over the years, Ms. Taylor has shared her love of dance and teaching with hundreds of McKinley students. She shines a light on their natural grace, creativity, collaborative spirit and confidence to be nurtured. Thank you, Ms. Taylor!
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“The arts should belong to everybody, and every kid should have the chance for a good education. Access to the arts and a high-quality education aren’t two different ideas, they are one reality.” – Frank Gehry
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