Rachael Lucas

I’ve been a special education teacher for 3 year olds with autism for almost 18 years. challenges have brought growth in me and friendships.

Placed 7th

in the Quarter-Finals

Thank you for supporting Rachael Lucas in this year's competition. Your donations and participation will benefit The Planetary Society in their mission to advance space exploration, inspire discovery, and empower the next generation of innovators.

 

Tell us why you became a teacher

Autism is growing daily in children and I wanted to do early interventions for students with autism. I’ve made life long friends through teaching.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

When a parent started crying when I told them what her non verbal child can do in the classroom.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Take part of it and pay off debt then buy things I need in the classroom.

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