Alexis Rydin

I can tell you in one word why I love teaching: students. I love helping students learn, grow, and transform into good humans.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I personally experienced the value teachers add to their students lives. If it wasn’t for certain teachers in my life, I would not be where I am today. The teachers I had went above and beyond to make sure that I had everything I needed to be successful. I became a teacher so I could do that for others.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable teaching experience is when I hosted a “book tasting “ for our school literacy night. It was so much fun! I loved teaching students and parents about the different genres of books and helping them find what kinds of books they like. Another memorable moment is hosting "The Masked Reader" (similar to The Masked Singer). All our students loved trying to figure out which of their teachers was behind the mask, and the book!

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I win $25,000, I’m going back to school! I would love to get my PhD. Also, I plan to use some as a down payment on a house for my little family—my husband, my two boys (ages 1 and 3), and our dog.

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