“The service members who defend our way of life ask very little in return, but they deserve teachers who will be as… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“The first ring glowed in the distance, lit up by consumerism that was brought to Jakarta courtesy of western cultures and Christian… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“I’m sure the driver was a great guy and all he wanted was to drive me to my hotel—but he was a… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“All my life my dad felt this need to protect his kids from a war he fought, a war I believed could… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“I thought, Dad. Could I go to Vietnam for you? Dad, I could do it. I could do it for you. I… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“In my life I’ve been very lucky to travel around the world and see students and teachers in nearly two dozen countries—but… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“I’m in my classroom and I’m looking at this girl, but all I can see is my dad on the ground, in… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
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“My dad once told me that his biggest challenge after returning from Vietnam had been coming to terms with his own callousness.… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“I’d see the arrow. I’d think about attitude and perception. Maybe the green arrow on the ceiling is to Muslims as the… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“The only thing worse than his arrogance was his incompetence. He was a bully, behaving like an ass. I saw Angel though,… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“They were worried about keeping military families strong. They were worried about the stress and strain of prolonged military service and how… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“The night skyline was stunning. I could see the Monas and Istiqlal Mosque bathed in brilliant white lights and a dozen other… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“Indira was surrounded by people who had given up hope, who blamed their own misery on the influence of Christianity and western… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“In large part, we are teachers precisely because we remember what it was like to be a student. Someone inspired us. Someone… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“The men and women who made up DoDDS Korea during the time I was there were an eclectic group to say the… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“I said, “Je parle français.” Indira gave me a weird look. Or a look that said I was weird. Whichever. The point… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“The task of teaching has never been more complex and the expectations that burden teachers are carried out in antiquated systems that… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“As long as you know 'to let' means to rent and not a place to pee, you’re all set to travel in… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“This is my worst fear. It’s not keeping my students safe from terrorists, it’s knowing what to do when the Chaplain comes… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“There’s an article about Chicago closing dozens of schools and I should probably read it because it seems important and relevant—but to… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“The last two days I’ve been on long bus rides, driven through the countryside on the back of a motorbike, and crossed… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“It felt like we were reliving the first day of the school year, when students and teachers do the get-to-know-you dance—teachers tell… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“Service members will only stay on active duty if they can provide for their families—and DOD schools provide a world-class education that… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“It took only three years for Jonathan Papelbon to surpass Bill Campbell, Lee Smith, Tom Gordon, Sparky Lyle, Derek Lowe, Jeff Reardon, Ellis Kinder,… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“I stood with my mom in the cemetery. She felt terrible pain. My grandmother is with God. My mom has to continue living. It’s… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“In Korea I’d been so afraid that Sami would lose her dad. She did, but she didn’t get a flag. He went to Doha,… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“Sparky Anderson wasn’t just my favorite manager … he was my mom’s favorite manager.” — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“Most of us would give anything for the chance to play just one day of MLB baseball—especially for our favorite team. Well, there once… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
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“He [Ted Williams] was only a 23-year-old kid when he batted .406 in 1941, but then the season ended and our country came under… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
“It was like the baseball gods were showing off just for him, in honor of his first day of big league baseball. And surely… — Tucker Elliot Copy Share Image
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