Benjamin Boeve

Tell us why you became a teacher

I love learning and I want to share my love of learning with my students and give them encouragement they might not otherwise receive.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I once had two ESL students who made me a Valentine's Day card with their message likely translated through Google Translate. It was a nice gesture. They shared their appreciation of my efforts to help them succeed as they didn't receive the assistance they needed elsewhere. I intentionally conduct my classroom in a manner that provides more benefit to students who need additional support. This gesture reminded me that my efforts are appreciated.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest it in broad-based index funds with relatively low risk and use the interest gained on the funds to buy instructional materials for my students. I would only use the interest gained and never the principal; therefore, turning the grant into a type of endowment that could provide funds for students in perpetuity.