Allison Nelson

I love seeing the spark in students when things finally connect for them!

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

Voting for the TOP 10 ends Thursday the 9th of April at 7PM PDT
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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because students inspire ME. They are the next generation of leaders, innovators, explorers, artists. My role is to foster their love and passions while also giving them the basic skills they need to continue to grow and thrive.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable experience so far has been writing a book with my class! Watching a room full of second graders become so interested in learning about our topic of animals and really applying their best efforts was so much fun!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would put it back into my kids and my family. I am a working mom and would love nothing more than to be able to support both my students and daughter.

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