Tell us why you became a teacher

As a student who once struggled with the "logic" of math and literacy, I know that learning isn't just about data—it’s about discovery. My journey transformed when a teacher showed me that education is a high-energy adventure, not a chore. I became a teacher to replicate that "Eureka!" moment. I’m here to turn frustration into fascination, proving to every student that growth is the coolest experiment they’ll ever conduct.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

In the middle of a lesson full of 7th graders in 2026, in a world where there is a lot of fun things to entertain these kids…A student said “algebra is fun” and the entire class agreed. I was overjoyed to hear this and said “if you keep practicing, like any sport you will master it and at some point you will enjoy it. All it takes is practice! “ At this moment I knew that I can turn any math hater into motivated learners!!

What would you do with the $25,000?

Donate it to ALS in honor of my Best Friend Mark Nichols Reynoldsburg Police Department Columbus Ohio