Virginia Vilardi

To me what I love about teaching is seeing the light bulb come on when a student who was struggling gets it and becomes excited about learni

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Tell us why you became a teacher

From the time I was in elementary school I always loved sharing new things with others or helping other students with work that they might be struggling to do. This inspired me to become a teacher.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

We had been to a competition where the students had done amazing but didn't place in any of the awards. The final announcements everyone was very bummed out. The final announcements were for the overall winner. What a fabulous surprise, we won!! Upset tears turned to tears of Joy!! A great experience to see!!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $$ to upgrade my workshop and lab. We are in a new space and it could really use a major face lift!!

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