Rachel Smith

Teaching is not only fulfilling, but it is humbling as well. My students teach me more about patience than any other avenue could dare.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher to do something fulfilling for my career.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Graduation day each year is my favorite day of the school year. I am so overwhelmingly proud of our kids for finishing. I teach at an alternative school for under resourced students and seeing them successful is always most memorable.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay off student loan debt.

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