Jenny

Tell us why you became a teacher

When i was very young my mom would babysit the neighborhood kids and eventually she opened a preschool. I was there all the time and soon realized that i loved the thought of teaching children at such a young age as well. What they learn at the ages of 1 to 5 is so important and i wanted to be a part of that crucial time in life because it will show through the rest of their life time.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are so many moments that have truly made me feel like i am in the right career that it's hard to choose just one. I have had amazing moments where children have taken their first steps and i have had moments where children have finally concerned their fear of climbing up the steps to the slide. The most memorable moment i have had though would have to be when one of my students was finally able to recognize which shapes and colors were on the wall just from me pointing at each one.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If i won the money i would honestly use it in a few different ways. Some would go towards bills that i could get ahead on, some would go towards equipment we have been wanting for our playgrounds, and what was left would go into savings for emergencies.