Stephanie Scroggins

I’ve been teaching for 13 years. I have students who still reach out for advice or to check in. I love being such a big part of their lives

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Tell us why you became a teacher

I have always wanted to be a teacher. I love working with students and making those lasting connections with students. Being able to shape our future generation of students by teaching them critical thinking, empathy, and skills for everyday life.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable experience as a teacher is the relationships I have made not only with students but the families as well. Having my students continue to reach out to me even after they have left the elementary school, asking for help in their current work, asking for recommendations letters, inviting me to family events, and even just checking in with me and reaching out.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With the $25,000 I have so many ideas to enhance my classroom with certain technology (such as smart boards/interactive boards), finding things to enhance the classroom to be a space students absolutely love being in even more, and to help alleviate some personal debt.

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