Amy Huyink

Kids are funny & curious & every year I get an opportunity with a new group of kids to convince them their planet is worth saving.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I wanted to be an example to young girls that women belong in science

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I worked at an expulsion school with students that had very difficult paths in their short lives and even though they were difficult to teach I grew to deeply care for those kids. I still think about them some 18 years later. I will always hold those kids nearest to my heart.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Buy an EV because I feel like a walking contradiction to teach Enviro Sci and still drive a gas-powered car. I have solar on my home, but I haven’t been able to afford an EV yet

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