Kimberly Ison

I love children and lost my dad when I was 6, so I’ve loved teaching kids so they can succeed in life independently!

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Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!

Voting for the TOP 15 ends Thursday the 2nd of April at 7PM PDT
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Tell us why you became a teacher

To share my knowledge and guide children towards a successful Career Pathway and live their life to the fullest!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I had an assignment of a 3 month one on one with a nonverbal autistic little who led a very sheltered life. She would not even face the kids while eating but by the 3rd month, I had her holding hands and playing with other children! My heart was filled with joy for her❤️🥰

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay off debt and help my family!

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