Celeste Hughes

Teaching is so important to me because I love knowing that I am getting to help the next generation and make an impact on my students

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I knew I wanted to have an impact on the next generations. While teaching can be very challenging it’s also so rewarding. I love getting to watch my students overcome obstacles and learn new things

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I think one of the most memorable teaching moments I’ve had so far would be getting to hear one of my non-verbal students say my name and greet me in the classroom unprompted

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use it to pay off some debts and invest in some more resources for my classroom!

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