Shannon Surrusco

I love teaching because it’s a chance to inspire, empower, and watch students grow into confident problem-solvers ready to change the world.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Teaching for me was never the path I had originally chose, but I thought that it was important to make an impact on students and to help them create a love for math. I wanted to help students on this path and journey!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

One of my most memorable teaching experiences is being able to teach a former teachers kids. My high school history teacher ended up being the parent of one of my students! It’s a small world and was also a rewarding experience to come full circle.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay off college debt and put some money back into myself for additional professional development!

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