Quarter-Finalist

Steve Rudolph

Hold students accountable, building relationships and watching them become the best versions of themselves.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I had a few teachers in school that inspired me! They were so fun to be around and they made learning fun. Both of them made me want to teach others to feel that they were important and they could achieve whatever they wanted in life.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I had a student years ago that was written off by other teachers and I created a connection with them. I pushed them to go to college and now they are working for NASA.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would like to save more for my children, pay some bills and start saving for a house.

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