Quarter-Finalist

Adrienne Buckley

Teaching fills up my soul and gives me purpose. It’s never boring and feels good to be making a difference in someone’s life. It’s joyful!

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I was working with severe/profound kids and my sister convinced me to go back to school. To do mild/moderate, you needed to get your teaching certificate. It wasn’t my intention to do public school/regular Ed.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Probably taking my kids to a therapeutic horse barn for an 8 week stint. They split into groups. Half brushed and rode the horses while the others cleaned stalls. Some were terrified but they persevered anyway!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I am at the tail end of finishing breast cancer treatment, so I would pay some bills, buy some things for my classroom and go on a trip with my family 💕

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