Quarter-Finalist

Pete Dorchak

Teaching allows me to build relationships with my students inside and outside of the classroom and hopefully positively impact their lives.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Initially I went to college to be a sports writer. Once I graduated, I realized I didn't want to write anymore (my parents loved that LOL). During the summer, I worked as a camp counselor and as a coach at my high school's baseball camp. I truly enjoyed those experiences and helped guide me back to school to study education!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to buy new uniforms for our middle school basketball and soccer teams. The rest of the money I would use to go see Taylor Swift in concert. #MajorSwiftie

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