Quarter-Finalist

Rachael Lucas

I’ve been a special education teacher for 3 year olds with autism for almost 18 years. challenges have brought growth in me and friendships.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Autism is growing daily in children and I wanted to do early interventions for students with autism. I’ve made life long friends through teaching.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

When a parent started crying when I told them what her non verbal child can do in the classroom.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Take part of it and pay off debt then buy things I need in the classroom.

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