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Nicole Vander Heyden remembered as "selfless" by former student

March 22, 2018 / 02:01

This episode discusses the impact of a teacher named Nicole on her students, focusing on themes of compassion, confidence, and personal growth.

Students share their experiences with Nicole, highlighting her dedication to their success and her willingness to listen. One student recalls how Nicole's support boosted their confidence in music.

Another student reflects on how Nicole's influence helped shape their career path in a science-based field, emphasizing her selflessness and caring nature.

The episode emphasizes the lasting impact teachers can have on their students' lives, showcasing the importance of encouragement and support in education.

TLDR

Nicole, a dedicated teacher, profoundly impacted her students' confidence and career paths through compassion and support.

Episode

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but why does Nicole stand out she connected to us on a level that most teachers don't she wanted to be there
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and help us she want us to succeed and she wanted us to just better ourselves through school to show me where she is
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in your year-long head oh yeah what do you think when you see that picture I don't know I mean I miss her very much
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I just I look at her and I just see some one that I could talk to about anything
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she was compassionate she was always willing to give a helping hand to listen she boosted my confidence enough to keep
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going I talked to her and I knew that whatever I decided to do I knew I was gonna do well what do you want people to
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remember about her that she was a kind caring person that she was selfless she made sure that everyone around her was
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in a better mood do you think that Nicole really had a an impact that even lasts today on your life yes very much
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so in what way I'm still singing I know my freshman year I was always concerned that I wouldn't be good enough to
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continue through music and she boosted my confidence enough to keep going she pretty much told me that I was that I
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had a gift I had a gift and no matter what happened she knew that I was gonna I was gonna make it
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Nicole but you were a science teacher and you are now going into a pretty much science-based field um yes right yes do
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you think you would have without her probably not I'm thankful for the time that I did get to spend with her because
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it's shaped me to be a much more compassionate and confident person

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Episode Highlights

  • The Impact of a Teacher
    Nicole connected with her students on a deep level, inspiring them to succeed.
    “She wanted us to just better ourselves.”
    @ 00m 11s
    March 22, 2018
  • A Lasting Influence
    Years later, her impact is still felt, shaping lives and confidence.
    “I'm still singing... she boosted my confidence enough to keep going.”
    @ 01m 11s
    March 22, 2018

Episode Quotes

  • She boosted my confidence enough to keep going.
    Nicole Vander Heyden remembered as "selfless" by former student
  • She was a kind, caring person that she was selfless.
    Nicole Vander Heyden remembered as "selfless" by former student

Key Moments

  • Teacher's Influence00:05
  • Compassionate Guidance00:36
  • Lasting Impact01:09
  • Confidence Boost01:23
  • Gratitude01:49