Samantha Plummer

I love teaching because I love to help our youth discover their unique strengths, their purpose, and their passions.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher so that students could realize their own unique talents, play off those gifts, and become successful members of our society. While also doing what they love! I have a passion for growth and creating those light bulb moments!

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable teaching experiences include watching my 6th graders, grow into 8th graders, and succeed at the high school level. As a cheer coach at the high school, I really get to see my students from start to finish becoming different versions on themselves. I love that I am able to have students for multiple years and that I get to form such positive and close rapports with them. I love that they often pop into my classroom just to say “hi” or seek advice when times are rough.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I won the $25,000 I would use it to find more peace in my life. I am constantly busy being a SPED teacher and competitive cheer coach, so I would love to relieve some debt and hopefully buy a camper for my husband and I to enjoy downtime with! In a career like this, it is so important to take time for yourself, recoup, and get away from the screens. We don’t have much time during the school year to get this time so it’s imperative to take care of yourself before you take care of others.

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