Quarter-Finalist
Destiny Talley
I love teaching because I get to be an advocate for kids. Making sure each child that crosses my path is loved and cared for is my reason.
I love teaching because I get to be an advocate for kids. Making sure each child that crosses my path is loved and cared for is my reason.
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 had a rough childhood. One thing that made it easier was my second grade teacher. She always supported and loved me. I became a teacher to be able to give that same support to children who need it.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI had a student who was very difficult behavior wise. He would punch, bite and try to hurt me and other students. Everyday I worked with him by showing him love and being his safe place. Eventually he became leader of of my kindness club and one of my best students.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay down my student loans!
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