Who on Earth would want to be with adults all day! Every year I get to be a part of a classroom family that has a magic all its own.
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Learn MoreI need to know when I leave this world that I made an impact and fought the good fight. I wanted to provide a safe space where kids could be themselves. It is an honor to play a part in so many people’s lives.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceAfter 28 years, I have LOTS of great stories. One of my personal favorites is when a former student reached out to share that she had written a steamy novel (which she said that I was not allowed to read), but she knew I would be proud of her for using her writing skills.
What would you do with the $25,000?I have 2 teenage kids heading to college next year, so I would use it to pay their tuition.
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