Ruth Robinson

Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher because I wanted the day to day environment to be different. I did not want to be in a routine that I could complete in my sleep. Then the work was gratifying. Experience the unexpected and turning it into student enjoyment. As I worked with parents of children with disabilities, I became more engrossed in education to make learning diverse and obtainable by all.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable time teaching is when my students thought I was “Gina” off of the “Martin” show. I would purposely say comments she made on the show as I taught. The students would call me “Gina”. I would tell them that isn’t her real name. It didn’t matter. My name was Gina for a while. lol. I believe the students wanted to learn more from me just because they thought I was famous. Their scores increased along with their knowledge.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Should I win $25,000, I would first be logical and pay a few bills. I would buy a few items for my school. My family would take a much needed vacation that would be fun with learning involved by visiting some museums. I have a son with learning challenges, I would seek more help for him. I would truly be grateful and appreciative.