Teaching is about making the world a better place. Seeing how a kid grows while you love and care for them is one of the best privileges.
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Learn MoreI love helping people. Also, I didnt feel loved in school growing up and I wanted to make a difference in that all my students would feel loved.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI had a student who nanny of the teachers and staff members found "annoying" and struggled to work with him. I worked with him to help him learn strategies to cope and to calm down. He grew so much socially, academically, and emotionally.
What would you do with the $25,000?Help pay off my student loans and get supplies for my classroom and school.
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