Celide Gonzalez

I love teaching because I get to love these kids like they are my own. Some don’t have the love they deserve at home. I am their safe space.

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Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!

Voting for the TOP 5 ends Thursday the 16th of April at 7PM PDT
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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I’ve always enjoyed working with kids. They are the future and they deserve to learn and enjoy learning!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

One of my students from last year (my first class) came to me a couple months ago and said: “Thank you for preparing me for first grade, you are the best teacher.”

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay for my student loans!!!

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