Mac Porter

Tell us why you became a teacher

We it was in my DNA. My mother alway wanted to teach. She ended up being a nurse to take care of everyone. My instructors in college alway told me I fit the part but I went to industry. Once I was laid off I realized I needed to do something. Contacted my cousin and there was a job available so I took it was teaching the exact same thing I had learned when I was in college. So the students I had was mature and will. I was hooked!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are so many moments. I have been doing this for well over 14 years. I think the most memorable moment happened 2 years ago when I had a student contact me on Facebook to tell me his story ups downs and heartbreak. He was in my first year of teaching he is retired and has a very successful trucking company. He said he tried to do it his way and realized I had been instilling in him to step out on faith and do his own business. Now he has 6 drivers and spends all his time with his family.

What would you do with the $25,000?

You talking school changing money I would outfit my engineering lab to have up-to-date equipment. Have supplies on the ready. Help out other departments with up-to-date items foe a more productive school year.