Travis Nelson

I get life from teaching by seeing students faces light up when they learn something new or become comfortable with themselves.

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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 became a teacher to make an impact on young adults lives. To be an outlet for students and help challenge them to become successful people.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Students telling me I made their year by being someone they can trust and someone they can go to with whatever challenges they are facing in life.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay for my wedding this summer and help pay for my master program!

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