Emily Smith
I love teaching because getting to help shape the next generation of leaders, explorers, and thinkers is where my passion truly lies.
I love teaching because getting to help shape the next generation of leaders, explorers, and thinkers is where my passion truly lies.
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I always wanted to be a teacher honestly. I used to play school as a kiddo & would always reply “teacher” when I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I grew up, went to college for teaching & absolutely loved my experience. Getting my degree showed me that education is “my thing”. I ended up teaching preschool & nannying for over a decade before making my way into an elementary school-but now that I’m there, I can’t imagine doing anything else. I became a teacher to make an impact!
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceAs a new teacher, my most memorable teaching experience is physically seeing something click for a student. I love watching them learn, grow and succeed! Getting to witness them read more fluently when they
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay off the last of my student loans, take a family vacation with my husband and two boys, and set a little aside for their future/education as well!
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