It wasn’t until Chelsea Collins saw the dedication that her neice personally received from both healthcare workers and her classroom teacher during an illness, did she consider quitting her job in marketing and becoming a classroom teacher.
Video: NJEA Classroom Close-Up highlighting Chelsea Collins
Recommended Book: Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller, Book Love by Penny Kittle
Educational Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”Nelson Mandela
FINAL PERIOD BEFORE THE FINAL BELL:
Morning Person or Night Owl:
• Night
Mac or PC:
• Mac
Favorite Childhood Book:
• Matilda by Roald Dahl
First Paying Job:
• Pool badge checker
Favorite Television Show:
• The Middle
Latest Musical Download:
• Baby Einstein Classical tunes for children
Who would you invite for dinner:
• Jesus Christ
What would you do during an unexpected snow day?
• Take my 7 month out into the snow for the very first time
Next Item on Bucket List:
• Pursue an PhD.
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