I love teaching because every day is so different! The kids are my why! Each day is filled with a new journey into learning.
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Learn MoreWhen I began my journey to become a teacher, it was a little different than most. I actually started college to be a nurse. This was my dream profession. I then took a child development class and fell in love with learning about kids and the ways they think and learn. I knew in that class that this is what I wanted to do. I continued to take courses that were geared towards child development and learning. I loved learning about kids and knew that I wanted to help them develop educationally.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable teaching experience is difficult because I have so many. I would say the connections I make with my kids daily are so memorable. I love it when I teach kids, and then they come back and see me. That tells me I have made an impact. My favorite memory was making a connection with a young boy in foster care. I taught him in Jr. High and was able to build a bond he didn't have at home. He is now a Junior in HS and is thriving. That is why I teach. It is for them.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use it to help my family in many ways. I’d help pay for college expenses for my daughter, and pay off additional expenses for my family.
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