Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher to give back to the community that gave me the boost I needed to accomplish my dreams. When I discovered how fun it was, I couldn’t believe that I could make a living having fun!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

The student who told me for 15 minutes how quadratics and parabolas have no use in his future. When I asked him why, he told me that he is going into the army. I asked him his future role in the army. He replied, “launching munitions.” I had to bite my tongue to keep from laughing. His job is only parabolas and quadratics. After he understood, I helped him become the expert. In the army they recognized his expertise and made him the instructor and paid him more money.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would put 10% towards retirement. I would invest another 10% in energy and pharmaceutical stocks. The other percentage would go towards paying off my new truck.