Dawn Perez

Teaching allows me to make a difference in my students’ lives by building meaningful relationships with them and facilitating their growth.

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Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I want to positively impact the lives of students by helping them grow as individuals and become good citizens.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I cherish getting notes and cards at the end of the year from parents and students expressing their gratitude to me for a great year of growth, academic success, and fun! 🤩

What would you do with the $25,000?

I know this isn’t very exciting, but I would first use it to pay for my children’s college education. If anything is left, I would love to travel somewhere new with my husband.

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