Amanda Hawk
I get to open students’ eyes to the world & feel pure joy when their smiles show they believe in their own potential.
I get to open students’ eyes to the world & feel pure joy when their smiles show they believe in their own potential.
Thank you for supporting Amanda Hawk in this year's competition. Your donations and participation will benefit The Planetary Society in their mission to advance space exploration, inspire discovery, and empower the next generation of innovators.
I became a teacher to empower students to question their world, think deeply, and ignite sparks of curiosity that last a lifetime.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceOne of my most memorable teaching moments came from working with a student who was struggling to understand the material. After showing him a new way to look at the problem, he returned the next week bursting with excitement, proudly telling me he earned an A on his test and shouting, “It worked, it worked!”
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25,000, I would invest in both my family’s future and my own stability by starting a college fund for my grandchildren and paying off some of my debt. This support would ease financial stress and allow me to continue pouring my energy, creativity, and passion into the classroom—where my heart truly belongs.
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