Ingrid Tierney

I feel like I can make a difference in students lives. As a 3rd grade teacher I often see so much growth missed in previous years.

Placed 29th

in their group

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I was always teaching in one way or another already. I felt like I’d have the most impact with elementary students.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

The class I have today is the best ever. They have such amazing discussions. I have two 2nd graders in my room for math that are just growing like crazy!

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay off my master’s degree

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