Sierra
I love teaching because I struggled in school and love getting the opportunity to be a positive influence on my students academically.
I love teaching because I struggled in school and love getting the opportunity to be a positive influence on my students academically.
Thank you for supporting Sierra in this year's competition. Your donations and participation will benefit The Planetary Society in their mission to advance space exploration, inspire discovery, and empower the next generation of innovators.
I became a teacher to help students feel less alone when they aren’t quick learners and need to ask more questions. I felt shut down by teachers as a student if I didn’t learn something right away and it was always discouraging.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI teach special education, so everyday is memorable!
What would you do with the $25,000?As you know, teachers do not make the big bucks. I would invest into my family so that I could show up for my students everyday without the added stress of financials at home.
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