Elisha Melendez
I love making a difference in my students life. I love making connections with each student.
I love making a difference in my students life. I love making connections with each student.
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 wanted to make a difference in a life. I needed a teacher who I could trust and share life with. I wanted to be that person for my students.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI have had so many, it's hard to pick just one. My watch broke in class one day and a student noticed. He went and bought me a brand new watch and gave it to me the next day. I felt like this was very thoughtful of this student. My students like to write me lil notes and I have received some incredible notes: "I see Jesus in you" "I strive to be like you" "I hope to be like you when I'm older"
What would you do with the $25,000?My husband has been recently diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer that has metastasized (Stage 4). Truthfully I would probably pay hospital bills or pay off our house/car.
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