Hazel Anderson

I'm finishing my 44th year in education at 83.I love teaching but most of a I love high school kids.I believe we are all called to a purpose

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I never intend to be a teacher. My mother was a master teacher; taught 52 years. I graduated with degrees in political science and English; I wanted to be in the Diplomatic Corp.However ;life got in the way ;I became a mother and homemaker. Even though I didn't have my teaching degree,the local school board kept asking me to teach thinking I would be like my mother. After a divorce, to support my 3 children I took a job teaching high school I loved it ,still do at 83.Believe it's my life's purpo

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I constantly run into former students, some who are now 68. They alway hug me and tell me that my class was their favorite class.Fills me with joy..

What would you do with the $25,000?

Go around randomly ,anomously giving money to individuals in need.Helping the environment and the homeless.God blessed me,

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