Marjorie Kalugyer

Teaching allows me to help the future. Giving back through teaching is my way of helping others. Paying it forward like someone did for me.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I enjoy helping others. I enjoy helping them reach their best. I want to be the voice that says, “Yes, you can!” should they say, No, I can’t.”

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are a million little moments in a lifetime of teaching. Helping a student recently conquer math stands out in my mind. She did not want to take the course when she first arrived at the facility. She didn’t like math; however, she was able to get through it with a B+! Then, she wanted to take the next math course! Willingly!

What would you do with the $25,000?

Build a workshop for my husband. He has worked his whole life. He’s been a great husband and father. He’s going to retire again and wants to build things. (He retired from teaching after 30 years.)

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