Samuel Johnson

I love the interaction between teacher and student and the bond we share as we make music, learn instruments, and sing. Brings me utter joy

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I love music and I wanted to spread that joy and importance with the next generation of musicians. Music is embedded in every aspect of our lives and holds great influence within this generation!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

One of my favorite teaching experiences was going back to an old district I worked in and seeing students swarm me with heart felt memories and questions and the community/parents expressing their gratitude and appreciation for what I accomplished at that school!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would definitely pay off loans, make sure my fiancé and I are able to afford a nice apartment because our wedding payments/graduate degrees having been eating up our wallets and invest in our lives for our soon to be had children!

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