Michelle Magaña

I get to see students grow, gain confidence in math, and succeed in class as well as beyond the classroom through extracurricular activities

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Initially I wanted to be an accountant but during college my coach convinced me to become a tutor at my high school and I really enjoyed helping others. In addition to teaching I started coaching and seeing my students learn new skills inside and outside of the classroom just makes my heart happy.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I would have to say my very first year at my current school. I was hired mid year as a 8th graders Math teacher to group of students who didn’t have a teacher for quite a while. At first there was some pushback and some kids didn’t like the change but eventually as we built connections it turned around. With a great team, I saw many of my students confidence grow in math. The most memorable part was when I attended their graduation 4 years later and seeing them run through the crowd so happy.

What would you do with the $25,000?

In addition to the incredible opportunity for my students to meet Bill Nye, the financial award would be an amazing bonus. As a single mother, I would invest a portion into my two daughters’ savings to support their future. It would also help ease financial responsibilities at home. Finally, because I work with such dedicated teachers and wonderful students, I would reinvest part of the funds back into my classroom and school community.

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