Cameron Colyer

There’s nothing quite like witnessing the lightbulb moment, that instant when everything clicks and a real connection is made in class.💡

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I wanted to bring a sense of belonging and community to classrooms that I didn’t feel existed when I went to school. Certainly I teach my content area, but classroom climate and interactions are what I truly joined the profession to cultivate.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Building the bridge between Spanish speaking and English speaking students is the highlight of my job. I remind my students of the world around us that we are entirely closed off to, simply because of a language barrier. I remember the class moments of my Spanish-speaking students collaboratively working with my non-native students to bring a sense of authenticity to my courses.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would reinvest the $25,000 into my education. Perhaps, further professional development in student activism and advocacy.

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