Scott Kaufman

"Whatever I need to do...in order to get them to learn..whatever it is...that I am going to teach them..."

Currently 1

in their group

Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!

Voting for Group Finalists ends Thursday the 3rd of April at 7PM PDT

One outstanding teacher will win $25,000, a feature in Reader's Digest, a trip to Hawaii, and a school assembly with Bill Nye!

Learn More
Connect
Tell us why you became a teacher

I believe in the Career and Technical Education model. I am good at training people and explaining things. I exude my love of Film, Photography and Media Arts. I am empathetic to others needs, experiences, and feelings. My family worked for the School District of Philadelphia. Steady paycheck, job security, healthcare, retirement...truth

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Class of 2023 Senior Awards Assembly; I presented my student Katie with a special Collaboration Award. She was so surprised because she was the last person who thought she would be recognized. Sadly, Katie passed away in November 2024. I will now remember her more than ever and I know that I did all that I could for her while she was with me. For that one moment on that stage, I feel complete knowing that I never gave up on her and made her feel special, appreciated and loved.

What would you do with the $25,000?

1. First, throw the biggest classroom karaoke and pizza party ever for all my colleagues, students and alumni !!! 2. Next, I would help my wife pay off her special education graduate studies loans. 3. Third, buy a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label and gloat to my family and parents. 4. Invest in my future...

Planetary Society Planetary Society

Help Scott Kaufman become America’s Favorite Teacher while supporting a great cause! Cast your daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact with a tax-deductible donation benefiting the Planetary Society.


1 Vote
10 Votes
25 Votes
50 Votes
100 Votes
250 Votes
Other Amount

Enter donation - $1 per vote

Powered By Colossal

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America's Favorite Teacher, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.

Learn More