Ellen Rubenstein

I love to shape students minds to be creative and get them ready for the working world. Cosmetology Teacher teach creativity.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I have a friend who saw something in me when working a day camp. I feel kids need some TLC for teachers and support. I have a saying it says "Once your Ruby kids your always be Ruby's kids". I still get calls and texts from past students to see how I am.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I had a student who was living with her mom and was kicked out of their living place and only had clothes what's on their back. I went home and my kids and I gave clothes for her and her mom and she felt relief and started to cry.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would take my kids on a family vacation since my oldest grandson will be going away for college and my granddaughter wants a sweet sixteen so money will go towards these 2 happy occasions.

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