I love helping mold little minds and hearts. Seeing the light bulb turn on for a kid is truly one of the best feelings ever!
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Learn MoreI became a teacher to leave a long lasting impact on children- not just on the academic side, but the social/emotional side as well. As a Kindgeraten teacher, we teach them how to be confident, kind, loving, and so many other things. Teaching is so much bigger than just academics, and I wanted to be a part of that.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable teaching moment was my first ever day of school as a teacher. I was so nervous, but the children made me feel so comfortable with them. As teachers, it is our job to make the students feel as comfortable and safe as possible, but little did they know that they were doing that for me as well.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won the $25,000, I would give back to my school and classroom. My school deserves and is in need of so much, and knowing I have the chance to help them with that is truly an honor.
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