DEBORAH E HEWETT
I love teaching because I get to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students believe in themselves and their future.
I love teaching because I get to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students believe in themselves and their future.
Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!
The winning teacher's inspiring story will appear in Reader's Digest, celebrating their remarkable influence on education.
Learn MoreI became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in students’ lives. I believe every child deserves someone who believes in themselves and helps them see their potential. Teaching gives me the opportunity to encourage, support, and guide students as the grow academically and personally, helping them gain confidence, discover their strengths, and prepare for their future.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceOne of my most memorable teaching moments was watching a student who struggled and doubted themselves slowly gain confidence and begin to understand science. With patience, encouragement, support and humor, they started participating and believing in their abilities.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would be honored to win, first and foremost. Then, I would use the money to help pay off my outstanding school loans, granting me greater financial stability and ability to continue focusing on serving my students and community.
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