long-time educator, Jerry Whittle
"I wanted to say thank you so much for choosing me to receive this scholarship! I am beyond grateful to have been one of those selected to receive it!"
"This scholarship means a lot to me and it has been an amazing experience working with passionate educators! I cannot wait to study education but it wouldn’t be possible without the help from you!!"
"Thank you so much for the scholarship and the opportunity as it is going to lift the weight off of me and my family when paying for CWRU."
"I truly appreciate your support and generosity toward my education."
"Receiving the Deborah Hopkins Scholarship has opened doors for me to pursue my education more confidently and fully prepare for a future as an impactful and dedicated teacher."
"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."