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Learn MoreWhen I was in high school I had the opportunity to be a student helper for students with severe needs. I was able to be with some students so they would be included in typing class. Giving students the opportunity to be included with their peers felt so important. This had a profound impact on me and I went to school to be a special education teacher because of it.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI work at a 6-12 school so I get the pleasure of seeing kids grow up from middle school. When my first class of students became seniors I was able to go on their adventure aducation trip with them which was white water rafting. From putting on wet suits to riding rapids to playing in cold water the day was the most challenging, rewarding and fun time I have had teaching. Supporting students to over come real fears and be able to witness this first time experience for them was a blast!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put some money into my son's college fund and pay off my student loans!
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