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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The Christa McAuliffe Prize

For Courage and Excellence in Education

KrisAnn Sullivan

Calvin Rife

Year: 2007

School: Cavett Elementary School, Lincoln, Nebraska

Position: Fifth Grade Teacher

"Calvin takes what is required in curriculum and extends the information to touch students - personal level of understanding. He truly lives what he has elected to do as a life's work - teaching, helping, caring, and promoting the growth of others."

-Nominator

"I want my students to be lifelong learners," Rife said. "I'm convinced that we do a disservice to our students if we encourage them to believe that all they need to know is at school. School is everywhere. That's the way I live and that's the way I teach"

-Calvin Rife

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