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Maritza

I have been teaching for 27 years. I love teaching, because I enjoy watching my students when they learn something new, the joy they feel.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Why I became a teacher, it all started since I was In first grade. I had a very emotional experience with my teacher. It was a Friday and it was clean up day. We were all cleaning our classroom, she told us to sit, because it was almost dismissal time and we did. I saw a piece of paper on-the floor and I got up to throw it away, she saw me out of my seat and came over and slapped me across my face. That is when I decided to become a teacher. To show students that there are good teacher's.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I have been teaching for 27 years and have many memorable experience. One that I recalled happened 2 years ago. I was informed by my principal that he had summited my name for the Crystal Apple Award. The Crystal Apple award is given to a teacher who goes above and beyond expectations. I was told that all my students and co-workers voted for me. My greatest surprise was that I won that year. My students helped me win that award, they are my greatest achievement.

What would you do with the $25,000?

What I would do is donate some to my school for our science program. For I can be able to do more hands on experiments with them. I love teaching science , and would love to have a full lab. I would like to pay off some bills and buy a new car.

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