Quarter-Finalist
Matea Suto
Some have no one they can count on or trust at home, and knowing that I can maybe impact just one child is what drives me to do what I love.
Some have no one they can count on or trust at home, and knowing that I can maybe impact just one child is what drives me to do what I love.
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 MoreMy high school teacher showed me that the smallest step you take for a student can go a long way. He made such a difference, and I knew that's what I wanted to be able to do.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceAfter my very first leave replacement position, a student who was very challenging behaviorally signed the class card and instead of writing the generic "thank you" like most others did, he wrote a message thanking me for taking the time to talk to him, to understand him, to help him be the best version of himself. I will never forget it.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would donate some of the money to schools that lack resources and don't have as much as others. I would also use the money to pay off my own debt.
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