Teaching is my passion and SO fun and I could never see myself doing anything else. 17 years of teaching 7th grade science and counting!
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I became a teacher (specially a middle school teacher) because I love middle myself! I loved the connections I made, the age is so fun and I want to be a part of my students loving middle school as much as I did.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable moment: in my student teaching, I remember teaching my students a concept for the first time and THEY GOT IT! I remember being filled with absolute joy and knew deep down this is what I want to do forever!
What would you do with the $25,000?With the money I would definitely pay down bills, help my family and take my immediate family on a well deserved vacation.
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