Quarter-Finalist
John Downing
To me, there’s no greater love than helping some1 become a better version of themselves. It’s rewarding to help some1 unlock their potentia!
To me, there’s no greater love than helping some1 become a better version of themselves. It’s rewarding to help some1 unlock their potentia!
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 became an educator/coach due to my passion for helping others and my family’s credo for servant leadership. Most of my career I have done it on the side/as a volunteer while maintaining a corporate career. I live for the guys under my charge and am excited to help them better themselves and build valuable relationships they will carry for a life time!
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI have so many! Definitely winning a conference championship in ‘23; to see the hard work all my guys put in end with the season ending goal of hoisting that trophy. Also, our win over #4 Bethel in my first year at Cumberland. It was my first year here, but knowing what it meant to my guys - a game they hadn’t won since 2017. I was holding back tears after the game.
What would you do with the $25,000?Firstly, I would plan the summer wedding reception my fiancé and I are going to have. Secondly, I would save a good bit.
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