jessica izquierdo

I love watching children’s faces when they learn new things and everyday is a new day to learn.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

i love watching children’s faces when they learn something new, ever since i was a young girl i have loved teaching kids and i have never stopped

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

When i received a student in the second grade that never was in school and within two months learned his letters and sounds. He was reading by June.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay my bills, save for my sons college fund, buy myself a new car.

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