"To teach is to touch a life forever"

"Receiving Mrs. Hopkin's scholarship has helped me pursue my goal of higher education. She is an inspiration for me not only as a teacher, but as a person. With the help of Passionate Educators, I am able to inspire future students and make an impact."

"Being selected for this scholarship has helped me believe in myself.  I am forever thankful!"

"Nowadays teaching isn’t a popular profession, so this scholarship is ideal for students like me with a passion for teaching. Mrs. Hopkins' legacy and the Passionate Educators' scholarship allows opportunities and inspiration for aspiring teachers; it casts light on the importance of teachers in students' lives."

"The Deborah Hopkins Memorial Scholarship quite literally changed my life. This scholarship was a big factor in enabling me to pursue a teaching degree at my dream college." 

 "Being a recipient of the Deborah Hopkins Scholarship has allowed me to dream bigger, reach higher, and get the education I need in order to be the best teacher I can be."