One student: "A synonym for well-wishes is..."
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My name is Sally Umbach, I teach in Newport, Kentucky, and I'm the third grade special ed support person.
What made you choose teaching as a career?
Um, I worked with, um, special needs students, and--or, special needs children in a summer recreation program. They were just part of my growing up experience, they were in my park every summer, and it just seemed natural to want to keep working with kids.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I enjoy that "Aha!" moment when somebody "gets it", uh, just--and--and it always changes, because the kids are always a little bit different, and just--I enjoy the--the staff, because it's always changing, too, and--and new--new kids coming in with new ideas.
What was your reaction when you found out you made it on Jeopardy!?
I screamed!--[laughs]--once I hung up the phone with Corrina. [Laughs]
Any plans for your winnings?
Some--a lot of it will go into my retirement fund, and then the rest will go into my travel fund.
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Sally teaches at Newport Independent Schools in Newport, Kentucky. |
