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TIME asked who you thought should be on the list of the 100 most influential people of the year. Over 200 candidates were given a rating of 1 to 100. And your #1 choice? Let it Rain! The Korean R&B phenomenon had almost half a million votes, over 100,000 more than runner-up Stephen Colbert. At #16, blogger Perez Hilton did better than his namesake Paris — the socialite finished last with a limp score of 19.

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Caitlin in Denver, CO Says:
I was a student at Willow Creek Elementary when Steve Spangler was a teacher. This guy was amazing! I can still remember how easy it was for Steve to engage every single person in the room in his experiments. He was funny and incredibly energetic. He just so obviously LOVED being around children and teaching children. Time Magazine shouldn’t even consider recognizing anyone else! We need more people like Steve Spangler in our schools, on T.V…..everywhere!

Sue in Bournemouth, England Says:
Steve has the RIGHT kind of influence on people’s lives - positive - especially since his work is predominantly about improving the quality of SCIENCE TEACHING for thousands of children across the US and the rest of the world!

Raquel in Fountain, CO Says:
Steve Spangler is a great teacher, his science workshops are very active and with a lot of fun ideas . I learn so much from him and I always keep eye in my e-mail waiting for new ideas that I can use in my preschool room.

Vickki in Lake Worth Says:
Steve has made such an impact on what science materials I use in my classroom. He has made learning fun and has many teachers teaching science again!!! Many of us lost that because there is so much focus on testing. Thank you for bringing science back into our classrooms Steve!!

Kristi in Papillion, Nebraska Says:
Steve Spangler is a great influence on teachers across the nation. After attending a three day workshop, I have implemented more hands-on science in my classroom than ever before! My kids are excited to learn about science. I have given inservices in my school and district which has influenced other teachers to try more hands-on science in their classroom. He has a gift in making science easy and fun!

Rayetta in Marshall Missouri Says:
Steve Spangler has given teachers so many new ways to bring Science into the classroom! He has ideas for every age child…from 1-100! I have had so much fun with my Pre-K kids and Spangler experiments this year after attending one of his performances! We, together with Spangler, may end up producing even greater scientific minds!!!

Julie in Chicago, IL Says:
Steve Spangler is one if the most intriguing people I have ever met. He has not only influenced the teachers who flock by the thousands to hear him speak, but he has given each attendee the gift of being an amazing science teacher! In influencing this nation’s teachers, he has thus impacted the future of our country. Statistics show that the USA is sorely lacking with regards to a global impact upon science. Steve has apparently made it a personal mission to change the attitude about science in today’s youth.

Debbie in Kingwood Texas Says:
Steve Spangler has shown us how to engage our children in science and enjoy a subject that many elementary teachers are afraid to touch. Through hands-on science the world comes alive. His workshops enable you to work along side with many creative and talented teachers in the country. Returning to the classroom and being able to open the eyes of science learning is truley rewarding when you hear the laughter and see the smiles on their faces.

Kristina in West Virginia Says:
Steve Spangler gets my vote! He is an astounding man and scientist. I was honored to view his work during an Early Childhood Conference. He not only provided amazing experiments and experiences for our children, but he took time from his busy schedule to come all the way to WV. Sometimes, in a small, rural area, we tend to be forgotten, but he wasn’t above visiting our end of the country. Thank you Steve Spangler!

Karlton in Dallas, Texas Says:
I had the pleasure of attending one of Steve’s one day presentations at our regional sevice centers in 1997. That one presentation motivated me to be more than what I was. I have been fortunate enough to attend one of Steve’s week long training and left as Steve would say…. Amazed. Because of the training I have received as well as the personal support from Steve, I have I be havs become “Amazing” for my own students throughout the years. As I say to my students…. Some day I want to grow up and be like Steve Spangler!

Sheila in Pueblo, Colorado Says:
I teach preschool children, ages 3 to 6. 5 years ago I took a workshop from Steve. It changed our classroom. We now do science all the time. I use the Steve Spangler products allot, but one of the amazing things about Steve is his first goal is to bring more science into the classroom, not sell products. He had tons of things you can do using things you already have on hand. He has really touched hundreds of children in our program. We send them on to school with a love of science, and the curiosity to want to know more.

Margaret in Dardanelle Says:
Steve Spangler is FAR more than a Mentos experiment! He has changed the way we teach science, making it fun, exciting, interesting, and relevant to important science principles. He has helped make my science classroom a place where students are once again engaged and thinking about being scientists.