Tell us why you became a teacher

I volunteer with my niece class in pre K and I enjoyed it. The more time I spent there I seen how so many students could not read and the teachers kept passing them 2nd and 3rd grade and I felt bad for them and now here I am 25 years later.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

In 2021 shortly after Covid I was in school getting my Bachelor’s degree. I was part time at a school while going to school full time. I graduated in December 2021 and my principal offered me the STEM position. I loved it and the kids enjoyed my class as well. I had K-8 first yea. The next year I had middle school only. I always encouraged my students to do their best. IThe 3rd year I had an offer I couldn’t refused. My last assignment tell what you like and dislike . They wanted me to stay .

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would buy more material for my class and I would make sure we have grade level materials. Buy a new air conditioner for my kids. I would do a room makeover. Rug on my floor new desks also new white boards and new technologies. Put some aside for future materials.