Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher to fulfill my desire to make a positive impact on students' lives. Growing up, I had inspiring teachers who ignited my curiosity and nurtured my interests, and I wanted to be just like them! I wanted to create an environment where students felt encouraged to explore, ask questions, and develop their critical thinking skills. Teaching allows me to share my enthusiasm for learning while also building relationships with the children and their families.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

This is a hard one! I would have to say that one of the most memorable experiences would be teaching my children how to chart data while also having them be involved in my gender reveal at the same time! I had them guess what they thought the gender of my baby was going to be while tallying their votes, then I revealed the answer! They loved that they got to be a part of the big reveal!

What would you do with the $25,000?

There are lots of things I would do with this kind of money! First, I would add it to my child’s savings account. Then, I would probably use what I can to contribute towards my continuing education.