Stories of Impact Submission Form

Tell us a story about a Georgia teacher that made a positive impact on your life. Submissions should be under one minute long. Make it interesting and engaging, using specific details, humor, or meaningful memories to engage the audience. We ask that contributors not say your name in the recording, as we would like the focus instead to be on the name of the teacher you are honoring.

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Recording Instructions

Find a quiet space with limited echo. A carpeted closet works best because the clothes act as a natural sound buffer. Use a recording/voice memo app on your phone, holding the speaker close to your mouth while recording. After recording, play it back to make sure you can clearly hear each word and there are no extraneous noises (background voices, buzzing, echoes, etc.). Once you are satisfied with the recording, upload the audio file to this form.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that all submissions will be featured on the website. We will contact you only if your story is selected.
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Media Release & Copyright Transfer

By uploading your audio file, you confirm that the content is original and created by you. You grant the Georgia Department of Education and its affiliates, subsidiaries, and authorized partners full ownership of the copyright for the content, including the right to alter, distribute, and use the content in perpetuity, without restriction. You waive any claims to future compensation and acknowledge that the Department and its affiliates may use the content for educational and promotional purposes. By submitting this content, you affirm that you have all necessary rights to grant these permissions. Please type your first and last name in the box below to acknowledge the media release and copyright transfer.
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Guardian Consent

If you are under the age of 18, a guardian or parent must provide consent for your submission. By entering their name in the box below, the guardian affirms that they have reviewed and approved this content upload, and they grant the same permissions outlined above for the content to be used by the Georgia Department of Education. I affirm that I am the guardian of a minor and consent to this submission.
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Accepted file types: aac, aiff, flac, m4a, mp3, ogg, wav, wma, Max. file size: 10 MB.

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