Quarter-Finalist

Jenny Yessayan

Lost my only child in 2022. Returned to teaching, because there’s so much LOVE left for my students. Sadly our school completely burnt down.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I love kids. They bring joy. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer at the age of 32 when then I had an only daughter. I had so much love to give, so I decided to work with kids who are the source and inspiration of love. I want to pass God’s great love to them. They feel it and often express it. I want to touch their lives with my love because I truly believe that, one day when they grow up, they won’t remember what subject I taught them, but they will forever remember how much love I showed them.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I told students to write letters to each about thanksgiving. One student wrote a letter to me which said: “I’m thankful for you, because I used to be punished all the time. You are so nice. I love you Mrs Jenny because YOU loved me first!” That was a testimony !!

What would you do with the $25,000?

My husband and I had a beautiful family with my late only daughter who was 20 when she had a car accident that took her life and our hearts with her. We were a very loving family towards each other. Now that we’re alone, my husband and I travel a lot in her memory. I would love to help my Sahag Mesrob school in Altadena California as well, because it was completely burnt down during the late wild fires. Would love to buy presents for all of my students. They went through a lot too. I love them❤️

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