I love the kids I work with. While they may only physically be in my classroom for a year or two, they are my kids for life! Its amazing
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Learn MoreI absolutely love kids. I want to help them become good people, not just good students. I work on skills like inclusion, manners, and diversity. I want everyone in my class to feel welcomed, loved, and cared about. I want them do be good people and care about themselves and others.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceRight now my most memorable experience is with a student who spent one year in the other half day preschool classroom and started in my full day classroom with a bit of an attitude. I have worked all year to create a bond and help her learn to be less egocentric. The other day she brought me a bracelet that she made with beads that included my name and bff. It’s now one of my most prized possessions.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put it towards my class. I already spend so much money out of pocket to purchase items that I feel would benefit my students and any amount of money to support me so I would t have to spend my own money would be amazing!
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