Barbara McGrath

I love playing with my room full of little friends. I do my best to avoid having them become frustrated.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I love accepting them where they are, and helping them to soar far beyond their greatest expectations.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I had a student invite me to his wedding 20 plus years after he had been in my class. His wife carried a small photo of him from when he was in my class. I will always cherish that memory.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay off some debt, then maybe travel to Europe, somewhere I have always wanted to go, and see some exchange students my family hosted.

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