Grace Forry

2023 "Pass the Torch" Scholarship Finalist

“The biggest thing was they all cared about their students and were there to help them succeed.”

From a young age, Grace Forry knew that she wanted to be a teacher. As she walks us through the different schools she has attended over the years, Grace reflects on all the teachers who inspired her on her journey: Mrs. Erb, the elementary teacher who tirelessly found ways to help her with her eyesight issues; the seventh grade teacher who encouraged her to embrace the awkwardness of middle school; and a host of committed high school teachers who devoted unlimited time and energy to forging relationships with their students. A future middle school math and science teacher, Grace aims to carry this collective wisdom into her own teaching practice.

Here is Grace's story about Mrs. Erb, the teacher who inspired her.

Want to hear the stories of the other nine finalists? Visit our 2023 Scholarship Finalists page.

Thinking of applying to this year's program? Learn more on our Teachers Test Prep "Pass the Torch" Teacher Scholarships page.