00:02:47 School Administrators of Montana: Looking forward to seeing you all soon. The room will open shortly. 00:42:35 Kristi Jacobs: The hugs from children, watching the light go on, lead by example 00:42:56 Christina Barbachano: because I save and build lives daily 00:43:14 Dan Mills: I like students, and I appreciate that they and we are all works in progress. 00:43:15 Barb Droessler: I need those kids just as much as they need me. 00:43:25 Josh Gibbs: I want every child to know they have someone who supports them and believes in them. 00:43:32 Rob Watson: WHY? Because I believe in the power of education to change lives and I believe the kids, teachers and our community need me to be that leader who believ 00:43:42 Rob Watson: Believes in them 00:43:43 Brenda Krueger: I was one of "those kids" and I want kids to have positive relationships in their life and know they are loved and can truly become whatever they want. 00:44:13 David Wick: I do it to serve others. 00:44:16 Sherry Odegard: Changing one life at a time. Motiving teachers and students to meet their greatest potential especially when they don't see it in themselves. 00:44:20 Brittnie Keilman: Kids need someone to believe in them and a place to feel safe! --Brittnie and Lynsi 00:44:47 Scott Kinney: Because I know and understand the power of coaching...in class, on the field and most importantly in life. 00:44:51 Kim Anderson: When I was a child, my great great grandmother was a non-reader. She lacked confidence because she could not read. At the age of 8 years, I taught her to read. I believe I do what I do so I can be an educating farmer. I plant seeds to help kids see their potential at all corners. The seeds may grow at different times and I may not see the plant until after they leave our family, but they need to know they are strong and have the greatest potential to change the world, but it takes time, effort, and a lot of love. 00:44:51 Erica Allen: Because there's a chance you can make a difference in a child's future. 00:45:18 Timberly Kelly: Empowering individuals to realize their potential through the exploration of their personal strengths and interests helps me find my purpose. So exciting! 00:46:03 Meredith Feddes: There are the kids who struggle to just be at school. These are ones who need the staff who greets them, believes in them, reinforces their strengths, supports their struggles. How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the ages, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the wee-because someday you will have been all of these. 00:46:53 Les Meyer: I need them. They need us. Our communities need us. It is a drive to make each person better... 00:47:00 Corey Austin: Life is great and I hope kids can see that through how I connect with them. It\s about positive relationships. 00:48:10 Sheri Heavrin: Teenagers are amazing and need people in their lives who show they take a personal interest in them and care about them! If I can help even one young person see their worth, value, and potential, then it's worth it all day long!! 00:48:54 Sheri Heavrin: I love being an educator! 00:54:19 Scott Kinney: Loyal 00:54:20 Christina Barbachano: light 00:54:24 Karen Lee: learner 00:54:30 Corey Austin: listen 00:55:30 Shelley Andres: engaged 00:55:39 Brenda Krueger: encourager 00:55:42 Sheri Heavrin: enthusiasm! 00:55:57 Kim Anderson: enlightened by all (big and small) 00:57:31 Christina Barbachano: advocate 00:57:33 Dan Grabowska: accepted 00:57:45 Erica Allen: achievement 00:58:06 Kim Anderson: addict to learning 00:58:58 Scott Kinney: Determined 00:59:05 Sherry Odegard: dedicated 00:59:06 Brenda Krueger: dreamer 00:59:06 Dale Olinger: driven 00:59:48 Justin Helvik: Resilient 00:59:54 Brenda Krueger: respectful 00:59:58 Christina Barbachano: ready 01:00:02 Sherry Odegard: responsible, respectful 01:00:04 David Wick: reliable 01:00:08 Kim Anderson: Responsible, ready to learn 01:12:48 Sheri Heavrin: Thank you!! 01:12:50 Dan Mills: Thank you! 01:12:51 Scott Kinney: Thanks Hal...you need to come fishing in Montana and talk when Covid is over! 01:12:53 Barb Droessler: Thank you!! 01:13:03 Sarah Hays: Thank you! 01:13:09 Brenda Krueger: thank you! 01:13:14 Rob Watson: Thanks Hal. Very inspirational and meaningful 01:13:29 Kim Anderson: Montana is always open to you, covid or not!