Connect Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because kids deserve to have someone who allows them to be a kid but also cares about them enough outside of their parents to educate them academically, socially, emotionally, and mentally to help them become the best person they can be.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

One day I was finished teaching and my students moved to their independent work. I was grading papers and three of my students were still on the carpet. One of them was teaching my other two students how to solve the math problems before they went back to their seats. I teach second grade. They were attentive and actually were engaged with my student who was showing them the work. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5RVGnqrnGX/?igsh=a2tpMG9hNWVyOHZw

What would you do with the $25,000?

With the $25,000 I will give back to the community by reaching early elementary children through ensuring they have the proper resources and education. So, they are prepared as much as possible for their elementary grades and the life they have ahead of them.