Some parts of ourselves perhaps come from something else (or somewhere else), gifts from the mysterious depths of our Universe that are known in our very bones from the beginning. From the beginning, I had learned from the best teachers, and I had gained endless inspiration (and a certain strength from many leaders in my little life) to one day become an educator, to empower young people, a professional with the potential to enrich, sustain, and change people's lives beyond expectations.

The face of a child who has just had an educational epiphany in my English class is really always the most memorable, the most rewarding, and the most enjoyable teaching experiences for which I could ever dream. The moment a once-struggling student achieves something novel and embraces life-long learning, when knowledge makes a person feel powerful, is always most memorable and is what teachers seek every day. Today one of my scholar's thought bubbles read "Now I understand, Mr. Nutter!"

I would utilize some money to pay off student loans, donate, invest, travel, learn, and buy a lot-a lot of scratch-and-sniff stickers.