Amanda hopkins

Teaching is the best way to see the difference you are attempting to make in the world. Students finally understanding a topic is the best!

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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 20 ends Thursday the 26th of March at 7PM PDT
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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I was inspired by amazing teachers along the way! I want to make a difference in young people's lives on a daily basis!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I love watching the "light bulbs" come on, when a student has been struggling with a concept and they finally get that aha moment!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay off these student loans!!

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