Dana Sampson

Because I love children and enjoy helping them learn.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

It is a rewarding career being able to help others especially children. I knew I wanted to be a teacher even as a child. I knew education would be my way out of poverty and a better life. I knew I wanted to help others get an education to enrich their lives.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Being my child’s teacher was a very memorable experience. Also, retuning to work after having cancer —being able to be back in the classroom with the students. Then, the Covid times when the schools had to shut down and teaching the students online and missing them.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Buy a retirement car or go on a retirement dream trip or maybe savings for retirement. Maybe pay off some bills so I can soon retire.

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