Dakota Bowers

I love teaching art. Having students realize that they are capable of creating amazing pieces of artwork. I push them to better themselves.

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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

To help students realize that they are capable of creating awesome pieces of art.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Having students who didn’t think they could draw, create amazing portraits

What would you do with the $25,000?

Vacation for my family and I. Put most down in my sons savings account

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