I love making positive impact on my students lives, watching the lesson firmly click with the students is phenomenal and rewarding.
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Learn MoreI love the profession, I have truly have always felt called to be a teacher, and believe that education is a cornerstone to our society and its ability to function.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceYearly dissection are always a highlight for me. Watching the kids get to handle the tools used to understand organisms more effectively is always a blast. I also love helping students in the afterschool Theatre program really learn the art form as well. It's truly rewarding watching the students fully engage with something they love doing.
What would you do with the $25,000?Assist with paying my Masters Program Tuition, Pay off my car, pay down my mortgage, put aside some for my sons college tuition, purchase some decent classroom supplies.
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