Shelly Maas
I love teaching because there is nothing like seeing a child learn something new. Building positive relationships with my students.
I love teaching because there is nothing like seeing a child learn something new. Building positive relationships with my students.
Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!
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 MoreI became a teacher because I was inspired by my Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Breithaupt. I would tell her I wanted to be a teacher like her, and she would always say, “yes, you will be a teacher.”
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable teaching experience was when I taught first grade and I had a very stubborn student. He was very defiant, yelled at me everyday, and would make fun of me. After listening to him and building a positive relationship with him, he didn’t want to leave my class the following year. I still keep in contact with his family.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won $25,000 I would put money towards a new car. My car is starting big to break down. I will keep some for my daughter’s savings account, and I would buy my students pizza.
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