Rhyanne Mathisen

I love teaching because I am an advocate for my students when they can’t advocate for themselves. I love to see their lightbulbs turn on!

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher to be the voice for special education students. To inspire the students that they can achieve big things and their dreams.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable teaching experience is seeing the relationships I have built with my students. The smile on their faces when they see me and the attachment they have because they care so deeply. I love to see them say my name and be excited to show me something they completed or did.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use it to build a sensory room for special needs children along with building my dream mini town play area here in Corpus Christi, Texas!

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