Tell us why you became a teacher

I have a great passion for healthcare and patient care. It also bothers me to see people in pain or struggling when it comes to their health. I've witnessed bad healthcare. I figured get in on the ground floor, teach. Teach new students the right way and to be compassionate and have passion for patient care.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are so many. I once was honored to be a guest speaker at my alma mater, where I went to school. My speech was about failure. I shared my story on how I never gave up even through life obstacles, a repossessed car, and trying to make ends meet as a single mom of two kids. I knew my education would change my destination. A student came up to me after that speech and told me she wanted to quit. But after hearing my speech, she didn't and it made her cry. That was a great moment.

What would you do with the $25,000?

My husband and I live on a lake, in a trailer. I'd used this money to buy our first home together. That would be an amazing reward.