Teresa Mordini

Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in children's lives through my daily lessons with them and because I love working with kids! 32 years and THEY still inspire me EVERY day to come into my classroom and keep those lessons strong and meaningful!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

During Open House this past fall, a high school student, who was my former student, came into my classroom and gave me a hug and started crying and when I asked her "why are you crying?" She said "because I still remember in kindergarten, when you told me to never give up and always do my best and that's why I am do so well in school." I'll never forget that moment. It meant the world to me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use $25,000 to help my son with his college tuition and then save the rest for retirement.