Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I worked with teenagers and adults who could not or would not think for themselves, and lacked basic understanding of business and society. The longer I taught, the more I see my students need inspiration and guidance to be successful independent thinkers and doers.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable teaching experience regarded students who previously graduated. A young man thanked me for holding high standards with a rigorous financial math course. He said it helped him and every student should take my class.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would take a trip, as I have not been able to travel across the United States for a long period of time. I want to explore the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, and Montana.