Christina Fernandez

No matter what you do regarding childcare or your job title, you are always a “teacher” to a child.

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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 20 ends Thursday the 26th of March at 7PM PDT
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Tell us why you became a teacher

I love kids and working with them brings me joy I can’t explain

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

A student confided in me that they were transgender (female transitioning to male) but not yet open about it with their family. They asked to be referred to using they/them pronouns. The student would arrive wearing girls’ clothing but change in the restroom at school. They asked if I could stand by the door to ensure privacy while they changed. I understood this was sensitive and felt honored that the student trusted me for support.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Help support my parents as well as remodel my home (mostly just a new couch)

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