Tara Christian

I love teaching elementary because it’s where curiosity thrives and growth happens every day. Helping students to build confidence is vital.

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Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!

Voting for the TOP 10 ends Thursday the 9th of April at 7PM PDT
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Tell us why you became a teacher

I teach so that we all can have a better future.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

I had a student ask me if I was deflating balloons out in the hallway because I have a high pitched voice.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay off school loans, make a comfortable reading section in my classroom for my students, and donate to the SF food bank.

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