Quarter-Finalist
Caitlin Donalson
Teaching has always been a passion because it allows me to make a direct impact on young minds.
Teaching has always been a passion because it allows me to make a direct impact on young minds.
Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!
One outstanding teacher will win $25,000, a feature in Reader's Digest, a trip to Hawaii, and a school assembly with Bill Nye!
Learn MoreI honestly became a teacher because I had a baby and knew I wanted to spend every summer with him. Then, I started teaching and fell in love with the profession and the students! My students make my job so worthwhile. I live for the “Aha! Light bulb” moments!
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable teaching experience was when I taught 5th grade science. We conducted experiments almost every Friday. Not only was it such a fun time, but I could see my students “come to life” as they’d explore and learn through the experiments.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won the $25,000, I'd throw a party for my students to celebrate their hard work and give back to my school to support programs and students in need. The rest would go toward paying off medical bills from my wife’s stroke—it’s been a tough time, and this would really help us focus on her recovery. This prize would mean a lot to my students, my school, and my family.
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