As a teacher you become part of a unique "family." You bond with parents, students, and other teachers. These relationships endure forever.
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Learn MoreTeachers inspire, guide, and help those who will contribute to the future of our world. Being a dedicated teacher makes me part of a process that contributes to personal, student, family, community, local, and national growth. That growth can be seen and measured over time. It is hard work, but it is fun and rewarding.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceThe superlative "most" does not make answering this question easy. A parent once wrote a letter to my district Superintendent to express their support of me maintaining a position in the school and district after district-wide budget cuts and school closures. They explained, in the letter, that the influence I had as their child's teacher was remarkable. The child's disposition, character, academic work and overall development flourished through our interaction. I was humbled and elated.
What would you do with the $25,000?Save it for retirement.
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