Tell us why you became a teacher

I was raised in a small community. As a youth I was given the task of teaching the children's church. My mother taught me how to make activities exciting and enjoyable. The children loved it and I began learning from the best teacher I know my mother. She was a home economics teacher.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I had a third grade class in an inner-city school where I had seven different languages. Those little faces were excited to learn even the smallest task. I gave them paint and ask them to draw something that made them happy all of the children no matter what language they spoke, painted flowers, rainbows, and smiling faces.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would, of course pay off Bills and then I would donate some to my school for supplies children need.