New Orleans teacher in the running to be Americas Favorite Teacher [Video]

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A teacher at George Washington Carver High School could become “America’s Favorite Teacher.”

He’s in the running in a Reader’s Digest national contest and is currently in the top three, but he needs your vote.

Elliot Pernell is back at George Washington Carver High School, the school he graduated from in 2001, but now he’s a Financial Literacy teacher.

“A large part is giving is giving back. I thought the most effective way to give back is to be back in the building on a daily basis,” said Pernell.

He went on to say, “I have such a passion for financial literacy. I grew up in this area. So, I understand the dynamics of the area.”

Pernell wants to teach his students how to manage money through savings accounts, credit cards and business operations.

“I hope they use my mistakes as a road map. …