Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I fell in love with helping kids grow. I started as a sub and quickly learned it was my calling. When a student “gets it” for the first time, those moments stay with me, as do all of my students, their successes, and even their failures. I learn from them every day.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Two years ago, I taught a boy that was struggling to pass classes & ended up suspended. The next year, he was still struggling to pass state testing & classes. The last month of school, even though he was no longer in my class, they called me in to work with him. He spent days in my room reviewing, making up work, and studying for 3 state tests he still needed to graduate. It went until the last 2 wks of school & he passed them all! He rushed to tell me. We cried, & I got to watch him graduate

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay off debt, take care of some home projects, and treat my supportive husband to a long weekend!