Cassandra Zacny

I have been a preschool teacher for the past 9 years. I love teaching because I love seeing the kids progress and having those connections

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I love children and knew I either wanted to be a neonatal nurse or a preschool teacher.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Most memorable for me is when children accomplish a task they previously struggled with. The look of excitement and pride on their face is priceless. I also love when they accidently call me mom - that's when I know I'm doing my job right.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I am getting married in July, it would be nice to use the trip to Hawaii as a honeymoon and use the money to either start an at home daycare or a grief coaching business and I can use the money to build a small office in my home.

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