You guys might have heard by now, but on Monday we were thrilled to learn that we made the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2010. We’re still still recovering from the excitement. Mostly because we never imagined we’d stand shoulder to shoulder with a chicken pie, those glittery UGG boots, and Jay-Z. But I guess we’re all peas in a pod, now. Who knew?
One of the items Oprah mentioned was our partnership with Bing to help them deliver $1 Million to public schools. They’ve been exceedingly generous all year in their support of teachers and students throughout the country, and continue to work tirelessly to engage new people in discussion about our country’s public education system. We truly cannot thank them enough for their efforts. They also filmed this great interview with our founder Charles Best a few weeks back, which is surely worth a look.
We’re told many people use Oprah’s Favorite Things as a personal shopping list for the holidays. If that’s the case, and you came here looking for DonorsChoose.org gift ideas – good job. You have come to precisely the right place. Our holiday gift cards are adorable, heartwarming, tax-deductible, and always ship free. Pretty sure only one of those things is true about the aforementioned UGG boots. (Hint: it’s not “adorable,” “heartwarming,” or “tax-deductible.”)
Congratulations, DonorsChoose! You’ve been one of my favorite things all year long, and it’s great that Oprah is sharing this wonderful non-profit with the world! My special education classroom has been helped in immeasurable ways. Thank you!
http://www.donorschoose.org/dawn.taylor
Comment by Dawn Taylor — November 27, 2010 at 9:20pm
Oprah, I am speechless that you have chosen DonorsChoose as one of you endevors!!!!! You are awesome!!! I would absolutely love for you to sponsor my cause in teaching students in an after school program in learning good eating habits, being able to read nutrition labels, and creating healthy afterschool snacks. Kids today eat unhealthy snacks at home sitting in front of tv’s. I want to change that, and I hope you want to change that mindset, too. I teach at an small inner city school, whose students are in proverty and living in the projects. They deserve living in a better place, not that I can provide that, but I can help them make better choices. I really wish you can consider my proposal in helping these students make positive choices in at least eating habits. Thank you so much for your interest in DonorsChoose.
Sharon Lancaster
6th grade teacher
Math Club afterschool program
servicing 30 improverished students.
Comment by sharon lancaster — November 28, 2010 at 12:42am
Oprah, thank you so much for supporting our students! It’s incredible to have someone advocating for children and classrooms all around America! I would love to have you sponsor my project to teach students how to reuse and recycle some of their garbage to create a cleaner, greener Earth. Together we can impact my students’ lives and our world! Thank you so much for your support of Donor’s Choose.
Rebecca Blair
3rd Grade Teacher
servicing a high poverty, rural school in Pikeville, NC
Project:”Recycle, Reduce, & Reuse”
Comment by Rebecca Blair — November 28, 2010 at 4:51pm
I think it is so wonderful that once again Oprah is using her power for good. What a wonderful thing you have done for teachers by highlighting DonorsChoose. You are an amazing woman and I thank you for thinking of teachers because when you help our students, you help us do a better job and we know they are worth every penny your spot light will generate. Thank you Oprah.
Comment by Lucy Ryder Duffey — November 28, 2010 at 8:21pm
The Donorschoose.org is the best thing that has happened to public schools in this era of massive budget cuts.I am happy that Oprah is throwing a spotlight on this worthy organization.
Comment by Theodore Iwuagwu — November 28, 2010 at 9:48pm
Yay Oprah!!
Comment by Russelle Adamss — November 29, 2010 at 1:33am
You are awesome Oprah! Thanks so much for sponsoring Donors Choose and helping out teachers!!!
Comment by Heather Youngquist — November 29, 2010 at 11:32am
Thank you so much Oprah for sponsoring Donors Choose! If it wasn’t for Donors Choose, I wouldn’t have some of the projects in my classroom. The students get so excited when the projects come into our classroom. I’m so happy that Oprah is helping out teachers.
Sharon Kleinbeck
Title 1 Reading (Kindergarten-Sixth Grade)
serving a high poverty, rural school in Murray, IA
Project: “Fire, Hot, Hot, Phonics”
Comment by Sharon Kleinbeck — November 29, 2010 at 12:17pm
Thank you so much Oprah! I justed posted my 1st project and I’m so thankful for this opportunity. This is my first year teaching in a public school in New Orleans. Donors choose is awesome and please so support my project.
Stacey Stevens
Project: Who I’m I? What Is My Fantasy? Go Ahead “Look At Me!”
Comment by Stacey Stevns — November 29, 2010 at 1:55pm
Thank you Oprah! We teachers appreciate your support!!!
Lauren DeClue
Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte, NC
Comment by Lauren DeClue — November 29, 2010 at 2:07pm
Projects:
Visit: http://www.donorschoose.org/ms.declue
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Comment by Lauren DeClue — November 29, 2010 at 2:08pm
Oprah, Thank you so much for bringing donorchoose.org to the public. You are such a caring, loving individual, such as inspiration in this day and age. Teachers all over the country, including myself take our hats off to you. Thank you for making a difference in public education.
Patty Mosness
PE Teacher
Goshen, IN
Project: Brains in Action
Comment by Patty Mosness — November 29, 2010 at 2:17pm
Oprah, thank you so much for supporting teachers and helping to make their dreams come true. Our dreams are to be able to provide our students with the necessary tools they need to flourish in all subject areas.
Donors Choose is a wonderful organization and I applaud you for supporting them.
Visit my project at http://www.donorschoose.org/ljennings
Comment by Lolita Jennings — November 29, 2010 at 2:30pm
Oprah ROCKS! Thank you for making dreams come true for teachers! DonorsChoose.org is so supportive of public schools and I applaud you in your support, as well.
Linda Williamson
Special Education Teacher
South Carolina
Project: Lights! Camera! Action!
Visit http://www.donorschoose.org/linda.williamson
Comment by Linda Williamson — November 29, 2010 at 6:14pm
I signed up for donorschoose.org long time ago but there is little time to go on the net. I do have to say that a few of my coworkers have been blessed by you. Thank you soooo much.
Comment by Nency Lopez — November 29, 2010 at 7:38pm
Dear Oprah,
Thank you so very much for your generous support, with BING!, of donorschoose.org. My 26 lively learners have benefitted from the generosity of donors from across the country as we read our TIME FOR KIDS news magazine every week. Connecting with current events while building reading comprehension skills with high interest nonfiction text is one of the highlights of our week.
Intrepid explorers that they are, they strive to join the 21st century with our latest project request. We excitedly map our donors, feeling incredibly blessed with every dollar donated.
We have a motto in our learning colony – harness the power of your talent to do good in this world. Oprah, thank you so very much for being the public embodiment of this value for the past 25 years. As a public school teacher who invests over $3,000 annually in supplies ranging from paper, crayons, coloring pencils, books, winter coats and boots, hats, mittens, and pencils because I frankly consider it an honor to teach/work with children on their learning journey every day (and I am thankful I have a job), I am humbled that you choose to recognize what thousands of others do each and every day. Honored and humbled. May you continue to inspire others.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Mrs. L.
Comment by Mrs. L. — November 29, 2010 at 7:54pm
Oprah-
Thank you for your kind and loving gesture! Donorschoose is an awesome connection to generous donors and devoted teachers. Thank you again for all that you do!
Comment by Jenine — November 29, 2010 at 8:00pm
Dear Oprah,
We, the children and teacher at Wahlstrom Academy in East Orange New Jersey, would like to take this opportunity to say a graditude of thanks. Thank you for all that you do to help all; no matter who they are or where they are from. It is those special people like you and organizations like donorschose that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your help will help us become the future of tomorrow. We are on our way to reaching our goal for our project.Our thanks Room 200 and Mrs. Mack.
Comment by Rosemarie Velez Mack — November 29, 2010 at 8:14pm
Oprah,
Thanks you so much! I’m a season teacher and just getting into the modern(technology) way of teaching. I have posted two projects that would help the students reach a higher level of learning.My projects will help with the foundation that is needed for life learning.Two projects and neither has been funded. Donors choose is awesome, please support my projects.
Projects: Kindergarten Sponges are Eager to Absorb and Creating Memories
Thank you for your interest and support.
Ms.J from New Orleans,LA.
Comment by Ms.Jones — November 29, 2010 at 9:53pm
Oprah…What a wonderful act of kindness from you!!!…I have been teaching since 1979…Although many winters have passed since, I feel as blessed as the first day I entered a classroom full of inquisitive, active, and extremely curious little ones…I consider teaching a “calling”, not a “job”, and because of this, digging deep in my own pocket has been part of what I have always done for the generations I have taught and still teach…When I was introduced to DonorsChoose.org, I couldn’t believe it…I became soooo hooked that I couldn’t stop writing projects…I am so thankful for this organization and all the donors that have donated to my projects…Getting fully funded is the best feeling a teacher like me can ask for…Seeing the excitement in my students’ faces makes want to write more projects…I’m soooo happy to know that YOU have joined our fight against “Academic Poverty”…We need all the help we can get when it comes to getting the materials that will enrich the lives of the children we teach…Thank you so very, very, very much for supporting us!!!…Here’s a little chant for you…Oprah, Oprah, she’s so cool…She’s supporting Public Schools…Oprah, Oprah, she’s so neat…Helping our kids succeed…Oprah, Oprah, what a boost…Joining our DonorsChoose…Oprah, Oprah, thanks so much…For supporting what we love…Thank you once again!!!…
Comment by CJ Hernandez — November 30, 2010 at 1:05am
Donors Choose has changed the lives of my students. The gifts they have helped provide to my classroom are beyond measure – for how do you measure a child’s excitement for learning and drive for success? How do you measure the curiosity in their eyes and the gratitude in their smiles? How do you measure the pride in my heart to see my students rise above the poverty, crime, and violence of their neighborhood to earn a seat in college? Thank you Donors Choose for the hard work you do every day to make our jobs as teachers easier. Thank you Oprah for recognizing the importance of giving EVERY child a chance to succeed.
Comment by Lindsey — November 30, 2010 at 2:06am
The day you had your “favorite things” and mentioned Donors Choose…I was floored! And then…You gave out those gift donor cards! I almost fell off my chair! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! What a great thing you did for teachers across the country! Wow!
Comment by Melinda Holbrook — November 30, 2010 at 2:10am
Donorschoose has changed the way I teach! I have been blessed to have had many of my projects funded in the past. My students love the materials that I have been fortunate enough to bring into my classroom and for you to acknowledge Donors Choose as one of your “Favorite Things” helps to validate what I do. Thank you for your support!
Comment by Carolyn Frazier — November 30, 2010 at 3:19am
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Comment by KASTRATI — November 30, 2010 at 8:22am
Oprah, Thank you so much for taking your fame and helping children. As a teacher I will be forever greatful! In an era where funding for schools continue to decline it is nice to know that people still support what we do for children.
Comment by Erica Clason — November 30, 2010 at 3:41pm
Oprah,
I almost started to cry when I was watching you show and you included the Donorschoose as one of your favorite things. I started screaming to everyone in the house, “That’s my project, that is where my project is through”. This is my first project through Donorschoose and if it gets fully funded. it will change the lives of many of my students by exposing them to the vast array of colleges they no nothing about. Thank you for sharing this on your show!
Comment by Mary Livesay — November 30, 2010 at 7:32pm
DonorsChoose has helped fund many projects in my class the last four years! Thanks to all the Donors who take the time to search out classrooms that need funding in order to provide a great public education. We appreciate you and your generosity.
Comment by Julita G. — November 30, 2010 at 8:03pm
Hi Oprah. I’m an inner city public school teacher in Miami, Florida. You rock, I admire you and I love your show. Oprah, my class theme is centered around the Miami Heat this school year. The Miami Heat professional basketballl team doesn’t know that my class theme is centered around them. I hope that they don’t mind. My students love our class theme. We chart out every game won or lost. My students are my dream team. Find me and my story on Donorschoose.org (Vetrina Armstrong):)
Comment by Miss Vetrina Armstrong — November 30, 2010 at 8:55pm
Thank you to Oprah for calling attention to the amazing work the people at DonorsChoose are doing to make a difference in the lives of our students! Thank you to my donors – they take an active part in developing the creativity of my students.
Comment by Lauren — November 30, 2010 at 10:07pm
Hi Oprah, I am a teacher in Arkansas and have a project on Donors Choose. My school has had a few projects funded but mine is the only one for special needs kids. Please check out my project. When I watching the show and I heard you say that you were standing behind Donors Choose gave me chill bumps and tears. I already admire what you do for others but this tops all that. Just by showing that kids and teachers matter, spoke volumes. Thank you from a veteran teacher of 31 years.
Comment by Sharon Worlund — November 30, 2010 at 10:21pm
God Bless You Oprah and Donors Choose! The outstanding accomplishments that you do to help us is a blessing to us all! Being a teacher is hard enough with the pay being so low, but the look in the childrens eyes makes it all worth it when that little light bulb goes off in their heads and they finally get it! Thanks to you and Donors Choose I was able to get my project funded and the children LOVE their new centers! I have wanted these items for the last 8 years and wasn’t able to afford them myself. So THANK YOU AGAIN! God Bless!
Comment by Christy Morrow — December 1, 2010 at 1:07pm
Thanks for helping teachers all over America make a differences in the lives of our students. You have inspired me throughout the years. I hope I can pass a tiny little bit of that inspiration on to my students.
Comment by Susan James — December 1, 2010 at 5:08pm
Oprah I think that is great that you chose this program. I am a Senior at Paso Robles High School and next year i plan on going to college to major in Agriculture Education and hoping to teach in the near future. I am writing to ask if you would like to help me with my college experience. I am in a financial rut and i would like to know if you would like to donate to the Alexa Gomez scholarship for college fund:).
Comment by Alexa Gomez — December 1, 2010 at 7:31pm
Thank you for choosing Donnors Choose as one of your favorite things. I am a 5th grade literacy teacher in Arkansas. Donors Choose helps so many teachers, like myself, who want to change lives through education.
Comment by Leslie Reed — December 1, 2010 at 10:30pm
How wonderful that Oprah gave everyone in her audience a card for donorschoose! So many teachers have wonderful projects out there to choose from. I am waiting for my first project to be fully funded. Three teachers in my building have been blessed by the support of generous people and organizations to have their projects funded. Thank you donorschoose and Oprah!
Comment by Cheryl Barry — December 2, 2010 at 12:13am
Dearest Oprah,
I am thrilled beyond words! After receiving a donation today for one of my Donors Choose projects, I read that WE are one of YOUR FAVORITE THINGS! Earlier this year,when one of my projects was funded, mostly by a company hundreds of miles away, I realized how much people really do care about education and about children everywhere! And now, to be One of Your Favorite Things is like a dream come true! I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with twenty precious at-risk four year old boys and girls. Their parents love them and want the very best for them. Many of their parents work hard, some with two jobs, to support their families. I wish everyone had the chance to work with these children and their families. Several years ago, on the first day of school, a little girl told me that she had been on “The Oprah Show”. She was so convincing, with her outgoing personality and her gifted imagination, that I almost believed her. I called her “Oprah” for the rest of the year and loved hearing her stories everyday. There are many little “Oprahs” waiting for someone to give them a chance for success. Thank you, Oprah, Donors Choose, and everyone for making our dreams for our children a reality!
http://www.donorschoose.org/eparker
Comment by Elizabeth Parker — December 2, 2010 at 7:20pm
Dear Oprah,
Thank you so much for helping our children (and teachers). Naming Donor’s Choose as one of your favorite things is wonderful! We all love you and appreciate you so very much. You make our needs and dreams a reality.
Comment by Jane Ritz — December 2, 2010 at 8:39pm
Oprah~My class has been so blessed by the generousity of strangers. DonorsChoose is such a wonderful organization. As a public school teacher, I so much appreciate the people who volunteer their time to work in my classroom. Now I have a new found appreciation for people who perform random acts of kindness by donating to DonorChoose in order to help children have a better environment in which to learn. Thank you so very much for using your influence to make our world a better place.
Comment by Sue Mires — December 3, 2010 at 12:11am
Oprah,
Thank you for choosing Donors Choose as one of your favorite things. I teach fourth grade in a low income neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA in which 84% of our students are English Language Learners. Out kids need all the support they can get. So, I truly appreciate and I am humbled by your support.
Sincerely,
Rosario Lucero-Murdoch
http://www.donorschoose.org/rluceromurcoh
Comment by Rosario Lucero — December 3, 2010 at 1:12am
Well, Oprah.
DonorChoose.org has become one of my favorite things this year as well. If only I could give out a bunch of $100 gift cards, I’d be set with my projects. ;-)
Either way, thank you for your generosity. Our class is doing really innovative things with technology because of donorschoose. And, we appreciate you both.
http://www.donorschoose.org/lane
Comment by Josh Lane — December 3, 2010 at 2:00am
Donors Choose is the best. My critically ill students need all the help and support they can get
Comment by Jim Desimone — December 3, 2010 at 5:57pm
Donors Choose is the awesome My critically ill students need all the help and support they can get
Comment by Jim Desimone — December 3, 2010 at 5:59pm
Dear Oprah, I had submitted an iPad project through donorschoose. This was my biggest project to date and I was not sure that I could get the full $684 for it. Early this the week I still needed $400. I have no proof but you may have been the angel that helped this happen with your support of this organization. Thank you so much for all you are doing for education. Maryann MacDougall
Comment by Maryann MacDougall — December 3, 2010 at 8:29pm
Thank you Oprah! DonorsChoose makes my “Faviorte Things” list too. Their commitment to connect teachers with donors has enabled me to recieved many needed items for my classroom. Thanks you Donorschoose for caring about children and those who teach them.
Comment by Amy Bowman — December 3, 2010 at 10:58pm
Thank you, Oprah, for helping education causes through your generous gift. It is great to be partners with DonorsChoose. I am still waiting for more donors for my project and only have 44 days left. Please consider donating to “Bringing the World to the Classroom” and help some urban school children see what is out in the world.
Comment by Nancy Docter — December 4, 2010 at 5:17pm
Oprah, your support of Donors Choose will bring joy and funding to many worthwhile projects. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Comment by Caro Martinez — December 4, 2010 at 6:54pm
Thank you, Oprah, for giving donorschoose.org the recognition it deserves in helping education. I have had several projects funded through them. My students get so excited to open the box and see what is inside. I work at a Title I school, and we get no money for hands on materials. This site has allowed me to give my students new and exciting things to use while learning. Learning Should be fun!!
Comment by Abigail Parrish — December 5, 2010 at 6:51pm
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oprah is a wonderful.
Comment by Malissa Wright — December 5, 2010 at 6:58pm
Thank you, Oprah for supporting DonorsChoose and it’s commitment to the education of this nation’s students. One of my own personal goals is to build a community of learners who really enjoy reading for pleasure. Because of the generosity of so many individuals, I am able to provide my students with enriching experiences reading chapter books and listening to the accompanying audio CDs. Without the funding through DonorsChoose, I may not have had the materials I felt I needed to accomplishes that goal. And for that I extend my heartfelt thanks to Oprah, DonorsChoose and all the giving donors who share my goals.
Comment by Janey Schleppy — December 5, 2010 at 9:57pm
Ms. Oprah I want to thank you so much for supporting DonorsChoose. When placing Donorschoose on your “Favorite Things” list you have brought awareness to the projects needing funding. Thank you again and may God bless you.
Comment by Mrs. Lopez — December 6, 2010 at 2:28am
I think this partnership between Oprah and Donorschoose is a perfect match. This site provides resources directly to teachers who use them to enhance the lives of children in incredible ways. My classroom has been forever changed by the donations we have received through Donorschoose and I have had my personal faith strengthened by the generous nature of strangers. If Oprah is looking for a BIG project to support,you can check out Project ID 459022 we are a LONG way from realizing our dream of visiting the White House.
Comment by Craig Garber — December 6, 2010 at 1:57pm
Dearest Oprah~I just cannot express my gratitude to you for choosing DonorsChoose as one of your 2010 favorite things. Since you have announced that, I have received eight new donations. And although none of my projects have completely filled–yet–I am amazed at the outpouring of support that occured in recent days. I only wish I could some day have the opportunity to thank you in person. The positive impact you have on society is the most wonderful thing. I have enjoyed watching your show since it began and trust that your network will continue it’s good works. God bless!
http://www.donorschoose.org/miresfirstgrade
Comment by Sue Mires — December 6, 2010 at 8:50pm
I have always had an admiration for you Oprah! Through the generosity of your gifts, many many people are benefitted. I was watching today actually, and the topic was the education system in the United States. I am a proud, energetic special education teacher in a public school. My middle school students need literature to broaden their knowledge and comprehension, but their disabilities are a factor in their learning. DonorsChoose.org is a fabulous organization who is giving me a chance to receive high interest, low readability novels for my Language Arts classroom. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, support, and generosity to people everywhere! If anyone is interested, my project is listed as– My Knights of the Round Table Want Royal Reads. I admire you Oprah and to all people who want to help and improve educational programs in the United States. Peace and love.
Comment by Mrs. C — December 6, 2010 at 11:04pm
Thank you for supporting our students but not only them but also helping us as teachers get the resources we need to help our students become better in society. It means a lot to us to have people who care. I have a project up right now for reading material for my title one 1st grade class so that we may have a variety of text for them to read. I am half way there thanks to funds like yours. Thank you so much.
Comment by Deena Maisonet — December 7, 2010 at 8:51am
Oprah, thank you so much for supporting education in America. You have such a kind, giving, and generous spirit. Every dime that you give to teachers to help educate students will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. It is difficult to teach in a high poverty school. The last text book in my Anatomy class to be adopted was in 1994. Our schools do not have the money needed to purchase consumable materials in my science classroom. Year after year I send thousands of dollars out of my own pocket to provide a quality science experience for my students. However, parents and community members have no idea how much time or money I spend. When community members offer their used science equipment to me, I feel like a little child Christmas day opening presents. Donors Choose is one way for the community to get involved and help teachers provide an awesome experience that students will remember for a lifetime. Your support of Donors Choose will shed light on the great need for simple equipment needed in our classrooms. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you always.
Comment by Mindy Haggerty — December 7, 2010 at 12:20pm
Oprah,
YOU ROCK!!!!
Comment by Lecia — December 8, 2010 at 3:58pm
Thanks Oprah! I have received many new donations since Donor’s Choose became so well-known. I just hope my project gets fully funded, my kiddos really deserve this! Thanks to all of those supporters out there. It means so much to all of us!
Project: Bring Reading Alive to Kindergarten Students!
Comment by Mrs. A — December 8, 2010 at 5:46pm
Thanks so much Oprah for supporting innovative projects and the needs of teachers! Education of technological tools is the key to a successful tomorrow. Help us acquire some of these tools to make the graphics of our game design come to life… Check out our project at http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=462832
Comment by Melanie Sheppard — December 9, 2010 at 11:14pm
Thank you Oprah for supporting Donor’s Choose. It is a wonderful way where education can be support through the funding of supply money that the teacher so desperately needs to give the students the education they deserve.
Project: Capture the Moment with a Digital Camera!
Comment by Michelle Hanscom — December 12, 2010 at 11:35pm
Thank you, Oprah, for drawing attention to public education. It is still one of the best things about our country. Now, campaign to make the school year 200 or 220 days long! Then we can REALLY educate children! Thank you again.
Comment by Barbara Bolich — December 12, 2010 at 11:42pm
Thank you, Oprah, for helping out in this cause and drawing your audience into giving for education. My students in rural PA have really benefited as I know others across the US have, too. Thank you again.
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=421660
Comment by M. Aaron — December 14, 2010 at 7:33am
I did not find out about this website by way of Oprah…I purchased some cupcakes online and saw that a school I am familiar name on a side banner. I clicked the link because I am a strong advocate for the inner city youth here in Chicago. I was once in their shoes and my resources were my family. Today’s youth barely has that anymore.
Once I clicked I saw the request for needs within the inner city schools. I am already a giver to those who cant afford private schools in the area but I wanted to find a way to impact those in the public schools as well and by george this is it!!!
Comment by Tiniko — December 14, 2010 at 12:39pm
We love you guys!!! Grats on being Oprah’s favorite thing for 2010 – eventhough I think you should be everyone’s favorite thing for every year…
Comment by RJK — December 14, 2010 at 7:50pm
Thanks to all those who support teachers through Donorschoose, not only at holiday time, but during the entire year. Without the support of all the wonderful donors, many of us would not be able to bring our projects to life. Thank you for supporting our children!!!!!!!
Happy Holidays!!!!!
Comment by Laurie Giff — December 15, 2010 at 12:00pm
I am so excited that Oprah recognizes this fantastic program! Thanks to all that donate and their generosity! God Bless!
Comment by Nicole Z — December 16, 2010 at 12:39pm
THANK YOU OPRAH!
Comment by Andrea Quintana — December 16, 2010 at 4:50pm
Congratulations on getting a nod from Oprah! Thank you for supporting teachers and students across the country. You are a Godsend.
Thank you so much Oprah for sponsoring Donors Choose! If it wasn’t for Donors Choose, I wouldn’t have some of the projects in my classroom. The students get so excited when the projects come into our classroom. I’m so happy that Oprah is helping out teachers.
Amanda Nickerson
3rd Grade)
serving a high poverty, rural school in Minerva, Ohio
Project: “Navigating Nonfiction & Preparing Kids for Lifelong Reading!”
Comment by Amanda Nickerson — December 16, 2010 at 6:46pm
Oprah, my daughter, Jill, who is also on Donors Choose, has received wonderful help thanks to this awesome program. I have visited her classroom and watcheed her little ones become so engaged with the learning process. I know you are one of many donors! God bless you and all of donors for all you give to this program! May God continue to bless you indeed! Christine Houston
Comment by Christine Houston — December 17, 2010 at 9:04am
Oprah, thank you so much for supporting public education in America. Thank you for giving to teachers to help educate students in high poverty schools. With hopes and prayers, I hope to help build our a literacy closet for our rural area elementary school. Our school does not have the money to purchase the materials needed to help supply this closet. Donors Choose is one way the needs of our students could be met, by receiving resources that will help in promoting literacy in our school. With these resources we can help children learn to read and promote reading growth. Thank you again for making others aware of Donor Choose.
Comment by Tracie Whitaker — December 17, 2010 at 4:12pm
WOW, Oprah is the BOMB! If everyone who loves Oprah donated $10, ALL of our projects would be fully funded! Come on people, challenge your friends and family to give back to classrooms in need! Help us get the things we need in order to do our jobs more effectively. Thanks to all who have already given too! May the power of Oprah be with us all!
Donate to my project…
If You Can’t Be Still, You Can Still Learn! Help Fund Fidgets.
Mrs. Anderson
High Poverty,1st grade, rural county, special needs,Georgia
Comment by Katie Anderson — December 17, 2010 at 5:29pm
Thank you so much Oprah for highlighting DonorsChoose.org & PAWS animal shelter here in Chicago! You’re the best! =)
Sincerely,
Mr. Reid
http://www.donorschoose.org/brianjoereid
Comment by Brian Reid — December 17, 2010 at 6:06pm
Oprah, thanks so much for mentioning donors choose as one of your favorite things. Most of all thanks for all you do for the kids. I have projects on donors choose and it really thrills my students when they are funded.
Comment by Carolyn Speers — December 18, 2010 at 1:14pm
Many thanks to Oprah for supporting our projects. So many kids have been and continue to be helped by this wonderful organization!
http://www.donorschoose.org/twt-p/481583
Comment by Joyce Lansky — December 19, 2010 at 9:23am
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Comment by bumatofu hand of grace ministry — December 27, 2010 at 7:06am
There you go again Oprah, giving to others from the kindness of your heart. Thank you from the bottom of mine!
Sandy Billington
Science Teacher
Levelland Middle School
Texas
Comment by Sandy Billington — December 28, 2010 at 1:03am
Donorschoose, Oprah, Bing, and other angels, I want to thank you for all the wonderful support!
My 3rd grade students are the real winners here!
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Where the Wild Things Are!
http://www.donorschoose.org/cynthiamadera
Comment by Cynthia — December 28, 2010 at 7:18pm
Thank you, Oprah! You have the biggest heart ever. Thanks for always thinking about the children.
Comment by Loretta Tuggle — December 30, 2010 at 11:35am
Thank Oprah for putting the needs of children first. As a teacher, I need all the help I can get.
http://www.donorschoose.org/Jill.Osman
Comment by Jill Osman — December 31, 2010 at 4:55pm
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Thank you for all you do! I need all the help I can get! Thank you!! Ms. H
http://www.donorschoose.org/Ms.Holbrook
Comment by Mrs. H — January 3, 2011 at 1:55am
Oprah,
My English Language Learners and I sincerely appreciate your support of Donors Choose. My ELL’s need reading support at home because many of their parents are not able to read them books in English. These Tag readers,will help my students be able to read stories in English and grow their English vocabulary. Again, we are so grateful to you for your help.
Lesli Lockwood
Comment by Lesli Lockwood — January 3, 2011 at 9:44am
Way to go Oprah!! All of us who are the beneficiaries of Donor Choose are so grateful for your support. I am hoping to get my project funded for special needs students in California (A Tisket a Tasket Fill Up the Speech/Language Basket). With the budget crisis every little bit counts. Thank you so much. =) Mrs. D and Mrs. F
Comment by Patricia — January 3, 2011 at 10:48pm
Thanks a MILLION Oprah for making Donors Choose one of your favorite things. I was watching that episode when you mentioned Donors Choose I was so jubilant, I called my sister whose class benefited last year from this organization. Thanks for touching so many lives. Hope my project will be funded soon”capturing a moment in time”
Comment by Lucy — January 4, 2011 at 2:06am
What a fantastic way to spread the word fast. By making this one of your favorite things, Oprah, so many people realized that the three dollars spent on coffee could be put into our education system to support our future. We teachers always spend a great portion of our income back in our classrooms because we really recognize that we need what we need to make it engaging. Thanks again for spreading the word and support. We certainly wouldn’t have these success stories without these supporters.
Comment by Ree Anna — January 5, 2011 at 11:32am
Thanks Oprah for joining forces with Donors Choose, to help increase resources for teachers and ultimately impact student achievement. Please visit Project #443588 at Donors Choose.
Comment by JeanneMcGlory — January 6, 2011 at 1:30am
Thank you Oprah for your generosity. I am a dedicated 6th grade math teacher for 90 students. I love my job and I love you! My students are in desperate need of extremely important resources to help them exceed in math. We have testing coming up soon and we need your help! Please visit my project on http://www.donorschoose.org/jshal28 project ID #499062. Thank you so very much in advance.
Comment by Jenine Shalabi — January 6, 2011 at 9:52pm
Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you for helping teachers like me. If it was not for you and Donors Choose my classroom would not be filled with great and awesome materials for my kids to use. I have been TOTALLY blessed everytime I have a grant funded. I am so excited about you using Donors Choose to help!!! Thank you again for helping teachers like ME!!!! Please visit my project: #493937. Thank you again!!!
Comment by Spring Charles — January 6, 2011 at 11:25pm
To fill the needs of our children is a dream. To have you , Oprah as a backer of Donorschoose, will help make more of those dreams come true. The funding for education, especially in Oklahoma is just not a priority. I ahve taught for 27 years and I love my kids. Thanks again, Barbie (My project is Got Photos?)
Comment by Mrs. B — January 7, 2011 at 12:20pm
Thank You Oprah!!! I actually found this website in September before it was your favorite and thought it was amazing!! With your support I can only imagne how many kids can be reached!! Thank You!!!
Comment by Jill — January 7, 2011 at 8:41pm
Oprah, What an awesome way to celebrate education! I have always admired you and your generosity. As a teacher, I am always striving to meet the needs of all my students and Donor’s Choose is a wonderful way to help me do that. It does take a village and I appreciate so much the support.My project is http://www.donorschoose.org/jlockhart
Comment by Jane — January 7, 2011 at 9:10pm
Donorschoose.org you’ve always been my favorite! Thanks for helping students like mine!
http://www.donorschoose.org/mrs.stanford
Comment by Jessica Stanford — January 8, 2011 at 5:55pm
Oprah, you honored me on your show recognizing teachers several years ago when a former student wrote a letter to you. That experience encouraged me to go back into teaching after my own children were grown. Now, I have the privilege to work with school children, again! Thanks for that and Thanks for your Donor’s Choose support!
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