I love teaching because kids are amazing, resilient and so special. I have been teaching for 25 years and still love it!!
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The winning teacher's inspiring story will appear in Reader's Digest, celebrating their remarkable influence on education.
Learn MoreI wanted to make a difference in kids life. I went to Catholic school and had a few teachers that were amazing but an adult can make a huge difference in a child’s life. It takes a village. I love making kids feel good about themselves.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceAt the end of fifth grade, 2012 a student made a DVD of me and saved all the notes that I gave her and said thank you for being the best teacher and helping me enjoy math. I still have the DVD.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would take a much needed vacation, donate to asap, and pay off my debt.
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