Barry Helmick

I love seeing the awe in the students eyes as they are learning something for the first time.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Teaching has been my life, both of my parents were teachers for over 30 years. So you could say it’s in my blood. I coach and teach. I just love watching the kids grow with each lesson.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are to many to pick, but when a student comes back years later and says thank you.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d give some to my church and some to my school.

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