Paula Williams

I love to inspire the future of our our country. I adore and love children. I love working with them. It’s important to make a difference.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I believe we need educators that love children and want to make a difference. In my heart, I hope to make a difference in the lives of all of my students. If I can help just one, then I’ve accomplished something.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

At the end of the school year, a student told me that the reason they survived the year was because of me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay off my car so I have dependable transportation to my school. I would put money back into my classroom and make sure that each of my students gets books to take home. I would also use it to pay on my student loans as I continue in my grad school program in teaching.

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