http://www.sptimes.com/2006/01/13/Hi...give_tea.shtml
Student, NFL give teacher honor
A Tampa elementary school teacher wins $500 and a Pro Bowl trip after an ex-student nominates her in 200 words.
With L'Asia, that meant introducing her to successful, inspiring women at Delta Sigma Theta sorority events. It meant trashing school papers she thought weren't the girl's best and making her write them over.
Stone said she's fond of all her students, but particularly those who act out. L'Asia fit that category, until Stone took the time to teach her other ways to express her anger, the girl said.
Excerpt from L'Asia's letter:
(What) "I think I will remember is how I wouldn't be where I am if it was not for my 5th grade teacher Miss Stone. I live in the projects and before Miss Stone I never even considered college. That is just not what people in my neighborhood do. Miss Stone has encouraged me to do well in school. In fact, she is kind of like a second mom. She makes deals with me if I can earn certain grades. Therefore, I try hard. I really don't want to disappoint her. So I think I will remember her words of wisdom. I think I will remember how she told me I can be the first person in my family to get a college degree. ... I will remember how she took an interest in me. I will remember that Miss Stone is the best thing that has happened in my life."
CONGRATULATIONS and KUDOS, SOROR MICHELLE! 
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