Kim Mannering

I have been teaching for 28 years. The kids keep me young and love to see their faces once they master a skill! Like telling time.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

When I was little, I played school with my stuffed animals. It was always so quiet. I gave them each paper and pencils and they had their papers graded

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

When a student comes back to school as an adult and says they remember that I would give them a skittle if they were on task. I love hearing the path they chose.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay off my bills. Invest, save and donate.

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