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Compiled by Sascha Zuger Photography by Ana Brandt With over 130 principals and school superintendents taking the time to write essays to sing the praises of talented teachers of Orange County, this year our job was the toughest yet. From 3D- printed animal prosthetics to volunteering to tutor foster care kid- dos to living all summer in a dorm to chaperone yearbook camp to teachers with a daily 3 a.m. wake up call to edit every single line of students' class notes to creating solar powered fl ashlights with virtual lab partners 3,000 miles away to help those in developing countries— these educators went above and beyond using cre- ativity to truly engage students in lessons they would remember long after walking through those school doors into the future. The sheer amount of hours these professionals put in to ensure our kids are sent out into the world to be the best humans they can be is incredible. Orange County is a better place for their efforts and we are thrilled to have a platform to celebrate such hard work and dedication. Meet all of our 2017 nominees at www.parentingoc.com EACHERS NGE COUNTY THE