Susan Rohrer

Tell us why you became a teacher

In my heart I have always loved learning new things. I have worked many different jobs,it was working for the Springfield Greene County Parks where I still give cave tours(30+) that a Ms. Black(Prof from MU) told me I should teach. That was when I decided to quit hanging out the Drive thru window at Burger King and jump back into taking classes and get my certification. I have a B.S in El. Ed.and am certified along with a certification in k-12 Special Ed Cross Cat.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

There are so many,but I'll tell you about the button that I wear on my Id lanyard. You see in my classes the most important thing I want to teach these students is that they are valued, that they have a purpose, I always tell them I love them, one student came to me and told me that I was the only one who said that to him so I told that student I am sure you are loved, life is so busy though that people forget to say it. So it's your job to tell them. Do you know what the button says?

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would repair the green house at our school or build a bigger one. I assist coach Archery so I would buy some new bows and targets. Maybe set up accounts to buy supplies as needed. Maybe even set up some sort of scholarship fund for the students.