Jennifer Gold

Teaching gives my life purpose. Many things can be taken away from us; education is not one of them. It's not a job, it's my joy.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

When my only son entered kindergarten, I missed him so much that I volunteered to help at his school. I continued to volunteer at his schools more and more. I was so dedicated as a volunteer that I won awards at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I fell in love with education and the education family. When my son went off to college, I went off to college. I started teaching at the age of 50.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I was fortunate enough to be selected as Teacher Ambassador for my school on 3 different occasions. On one of those occasions, I was a runner-up for Craven County Schools Teacher of the Year. I will never forget this time of my life. I felt valued, supported and appreciated.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I do not take home a great deal of money every month. I spend a lot of money purchasing daily snacks, clothes, shoes and classroom equipment and supplies - whatever is needed to help my students learn. I help my school and other teachers too when I am able. I will continue to do this. My classroom Promethean Smart Board is very old and needs replacing. I would love a new one. Our playground equipment is "ancient" with very little of it remaining.

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