Quarter-Finalist
Jennifer Ferri
I have been teaching special education for 28 years. I love the moment when a child realizes they can do something new for the first time.
I have been teaching special education for 28 years. I love the moment when a child realizes they can do something new for the first time.
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 think a part of me always wanted to be a teacher. I love those moments where you show someone something new and they light up. I think being a teacher is in my blood.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI have so many it’s hard to pick one. I had a little girl in my class that didn’t speak. When she wanted my attention she would stand behind me and say “you who”. She grew from that simple utterance to putting 3-4 words together when she left me.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would take my husband to Italy and Scotland. His family is from there and would love to take him back.
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