Carol Lima

I love the feeling of helping someone learn something new. I teach middle school, love talking to my students, and hearing about their lives

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I love teaching in general. The moment when a student understands something, or learns something new, is awesome!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

This year, one of my students has been facing challenges at home and sometimes experiences anxiety at school. I work to create a classroom where students feel safe and supported. The school social worker asked if the student could come to my room when she feels anxious. She shared that she feels safe in my classroom and trusts me to help her during those moments. Not only as a teacher, but also as a human being, this brings me tremendous joy!

What would you do with the $25,000?

So much! My oldest child is going to college next year, so this could definitely be a great financial assistance.

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