Nikki Pope-Scalice

Knowing the simplest thing to you is the most amazing thing to a child is an incredible thing. Seeing the light in their eyes is a gift

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I have known I wanted to teach since I was 7. I had an amazing 2nd grade teacher, and I realized then that one day, I wanted to make that same kind of difference in the eyes and life of a child.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I think my most memorable teaching experience was just recently! One of my kids from many years ago is becoming an amazing artist and animator- I always knew he’d do something amazing, from the age of 6, lol. He invited me to his premiere, and many of my students from all those years ago were so happy to see me! I said I’m so glad I haven’t changed because boy oh boy they were grown adults! That was a full circle moment for me as a teacher

What would you do with the $25,000?

Well, I’m a mom of 2 daughters- 1 a comp dancer and 1 a one day aspiring little actress, lol… and we just bought a house! So that money would be used for my beautiful family.

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