Tell us why you became a teacher

When I was a child I was often overlooked by my teachers. I was never exceptionally good, nor exceptionally bad at anything. I was a "middle of the road" kid. So I decided to get into teaching to help students, like myself, who needed some guidance and a teacher who cared even if they weren't GT or SPED.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are so many, it's hard to choose just one. But at the end of my first year teaching third grade language arts, I had child tell me she would "keep being a writer" because of me. Every time I saw her after that, she let me know she is still writing.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000 I would put some money into my children's college fund, use of of the money to further my own education, and if there was any left, take a family trip to Disneyland.