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Click to go to resourceArtist Hero: Robert Wise
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. Robert Wise is a film maker, mentor and teacher who has inspired generations of filmakers and audiences alike. He has devoted many years to helping young film makers and has overseen the education of over 1,000 future film makers.
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Click to go to resourceTeacher Hero: Laurel Schmidt
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. Laurel Schmidt is a hero to her students. Not only does she teach them academic subjects but she also teaches them how to get involved in issues and causes they believe in and how to become empowered.
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Click to go to resourceFamily Hero: Mother Heroes
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily life. Among these people are mothers who in their day to day activities serve as mentors and role models for children.
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Click to go to resourcePoet Hero: Robert Penn Warren
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. Robert Penn Warren was such a person. He was one of twentieth century America's most distinguished men of letters, and the first poet laureate of the United States. He was given manyl awards for his achievements.
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Click to go to resourceHero's Hero: Roberta Tzavaras
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always haave been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. Roberta Tzavaras is such a person. She has taught violin to East Harlem children for 13 years. She is dedicated to and supportive of her students and serves as a role model to them.
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Click to go to resourceFamily Hero: Father Heroes
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. This page looks at different fathers who have been role models, mentors and heroes to their children.
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Click to go to resourceFamily Hero: Missy's Dad
DescriptionMY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. Gene was such a person. He had a strong faith in God and love of family. His strong dedication to children led him to become a leader in the scouting program for more than 15 years, always incorporating scout activites with family activities. He was a good role model for many young people.
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Grade Level8, 12, 11, 9, 10, 3, 5, 4, 6, 7, adult/continuing education, vocational education
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