Steven Bales

It is such a blessing to lead & teach these young minds. I love that they enjoy learning. I’m honored to be apart of their lives.

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Tell us why you became a teacher

Originally it was to be on the same schedule as my kids never knowing it would change my life for the better.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I teach Essential Skill children. One day we were teaching basic algebra and had been for weeks. The student finally understood. It was like the light bulb came on!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would give some to my classroom, some to my church and the rest I would use for myself. Possibly a vacation or pay off my truck

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