Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I believe education changes lives. At an early age, I understood that school is more than just a place to learn how to read, write, and solve math problems—it is where children discover who they are, what they are capable of, and how they fit into the world. I wanted to be part of that discovery process. I wanted to be the adult in the room who not only teaches lessons but also builds confidence, inspires curiosity, and creates a safe space where every child feels valu

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable teaching moment actually came when I was a teachers assistant. There was a student that didn’t speak to anyone and was not engaging in lessons. She wasn’t my student but she was in the classroom where I worked. I began reading books to her and one day she seemed engaged and smiled. I continued giving her small lessons and then she began to interact with me, this child was born with alcohol syndrome. She began to flourish. I was content

What would you do with the $25,000?

25,000 would allow me to get out of debt and have that burden lifted off of me. I became a new home owner in 2024 and afteards I accumulated debt.