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//**"Every teacher has an impact. Great teachers make a difference."**//
 * Whitaker took us on a wonderful journey through this book to discuss the things that matter most in a classroom setting and what great teachers do differently. In his book, Whitaker highlighted 14 hallmarks of great teachers and the core of beliefs that guide their work. Chapter 16 emphasizes "Clarifying Your Core." Whitaker believes in the following ideas to help educators adhere to our core values:**
 * **the teacher is the filter for whatever happens in a classroom**
 * **the quality of the teachers determine the quality of the school**
 * **success comes from people, not programs**
 * **the importance of treating every person with respect every single day**
 * His ending quote gives us encouragement to keep striving to do our best:**