I love making a difference in my students lives! It came full circle this year when one of my former students came back as a senior to work
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I became a teacher to educate children but it turned into way more than that! In my district the students need more than most people have to give and it certainly can be trying but if they know you care… it’s the least I can give
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable is when one of my toughest requested to do his teacher observation hours in my classroom this year. His college entrance letter explained it all. I didn’t know what I didn’t know, I just cared and knew he was smart! I love having him.
What would you do with the $25,000?Give it back to my district in some way. But before I did that I’d give my students a real field trip! One they’d never forget!
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